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Suzuki Swift

Orange · Petrol · 2008 · 1,490 cc

X6 CAUMOT history

X6 CAU is an orange petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 106,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

X6 CAU orange Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
106,033 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X6 CAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X6 CAU was last recorded at 106,033 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,032 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,033 miles
  • 2025 – 105,086 miles
  • 2024 – 104,406 miles
  • 2023 – 101,503 miles
  • 2022 – 99,451 miles
  • 2021 – 95,371 miles
  • 2019 – 86,503 miles
  • 2018 – 71,262 miles
  • 2017 – 61,375 miles
  • 2016 – 50,067 miles
  • 2015 – 43,770 miles
  • 2014 – 32,750 miles
  • 2012 – 21,912 miles
  • 2011 – 14,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,033 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise front metal b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigueRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAdvise screw in n/s/r tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Advise ( suspect) rear o/s shock damping fatigue

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Advise o/s/f suspension arm rear support bush showing signs of fatigue

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Advise slight wheel bearing play n/s/f wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,033 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    106,033 miles
    Test number
    276118059670
    • AdvisoryAdvise front metal b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigue
    • AdvisoryAdvise screw in n/s/r tyre

  2. Fail106,032 miles (+946)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,032 miles
    Test number
    740577609533
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise front metal b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigue
    • AdvisoryAdvise screw in n/s/r tyre

  3. Pass105,086 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    105,086 miles
    Test number
    741759428904
    • AdvisoryAdvise ( suspect) rear o/s shock damping fatigue
    • AdvisoryAdvise h/brake reqs adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f suspension arm rear support bush showing signs of fatigue
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear washer n/w
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight wheel bearing play n/s/f wheel

  4. Fail105,086 miles (+680)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,086 miles
    Test number
    115658420228
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise ( suspect) rear o/s shock damping fatigue
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f suspension arm rear support bush showing signs of fatigue
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight wheel bearing play n/s/f wheel

  5. Pass104,406 miles (+2,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,406 miles
    Test number
    179747539374
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f suspension arm rear sport bush showing signs of fatigue
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass101,503 miles (+2,052)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,503 miles
    Test number
    781659358561
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass99,451 miles (+4,080)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,451 miles
    Test number
    993171893581
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,371 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,371 miles
    Test number
    888130337254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail95,371 miles (+8,868)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,371 miles
    Test number
    620659876551
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass86,503 miles (+15,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,503 miles
    Test number
    998731298204
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass71,262 miles (+9,887)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,262 miles
    Test number
    364370139457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass61,375 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,375 miles
    Test number
    926870801922
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also sidewall cracking. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also sidewall cracking. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen Washer fluid sludgy

  13. Fail61,375 miles (+11,308)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,375 miles
    Test number
    976081547430
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also sidewall cracking. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also sidewall cracking. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen Washer fluid sludgy

  14. Pass50,067 miles (+6,297)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,067 miles
    Test number
    983995529944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass43,770 miles (+11,020)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,770 miles
    Test number
    136758155412
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteHeatshield loose
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  16. Pass32,750 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    32,750 miles
    Test number
    166767554083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail32,750 miles (+10,838)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,750 miles
    Test number
    259407354029
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass21,912 miles (+7,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    21,912 miles
    Test number
    629311092234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass14,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    14,437 miles
    Test number
    248944141252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about X6 CAU

Does X6 CAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X6 CAU is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X6 CAU?
The MOT on X6 CAU is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X6 CAU done?
X6 CAU was recorded at 106,033 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 6,324 miles a year.
Has X6 CAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X6 CAU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X6 CAU 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 X6 CAU find?
X6 CAU passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: advise front metal b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigue; advise screw in n/s/r tyre.

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