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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,328 cc

W5 GSTMOT history

W5 GST is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 1 Jun 2010. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2024 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 91,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2023.

W5 GST red Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2024
Mileage
91,281 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2023
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 GST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,328 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 GST was last recorded at 91,281 miles on 7 Aug 2023, 7,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,957 miles · 9 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
7,324 miles
Average per year
5,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 91,281 miles
  • 2022 – 83,957 miles
  • 2021 – 80,085 miles
  • 2020 – 77,395 miles
  • 2019 – 69,925 miles
  • 2018 – 61,315 miles
  • 2017 – 55,180 miles
  • 2016 – 48,523 miles
  • 2015 – 42,678 miles
  • 2014 – 38,338 miles
  • 2013 – 30,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,281 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,281 miles (+7,324)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,281 miles
    Test number
    520214582298
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,957 miles (+3,872)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,957 miles
    Test number
    277930077255
    • AdvisoryLong travel on parking brake but passed brake test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass80,085 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,085 miles
    Test number
    513546050346
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre on limit 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail80,085 miles (+2,690)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,085 miles
    Test number
    226213558574
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre on limit 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass77,395 miles (+7,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,395 miles
    Test number
    972026365462
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,925 miles (+8,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,925 miles
    Test number
    287287216081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  7. Pass61,315 miles (+6,135)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,315 miles
    Test number
    993781792326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,180 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,180 miles
    Test number
    894399019217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail55,169 miles (+6,646)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,169 miles
    Test number
    587322216963
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass48,523 miles (+5,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,523 miles
    Test number
    388119999445
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass42,678 miles (+4,340)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,678 miles
    Test number
    537509165173
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread cracked

  12. Pass38,338 miles (+7,527)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,338 miles
    Test number
    788500174134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOSR tyre perished
    • NoteSome travel on handbrake

  13. Pass30,811 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,811 miles
    Test number
    617385633129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about W5 GST

Does W5 GST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W5 GST expired on 8 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W5 GST?
The MOT on W5 GST expired on 8 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W5 GST done?
W5 GST was recorded at 91,281 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2023, an average of 5,912 miles a year.
Has W5 GST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 GST has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on W5 GST ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on W5 GST find?
W5 GST passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective both front; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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