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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,586 cc

X8 MXJMOT history

X8 MXJ is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

X8 MXJ red Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
116,939 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 MXJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,586 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 MXJ was last recorded at 116,939 miles on 5 May 2026, 6,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,263 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,676 miles
Average per year
7,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,939 miles
  • 2025 – 110,263 miles
  • 2024 – 110,253 miles
  • 2023 – 109,680 miles
  • 2022 – 95,645 miles
  • 2021 – 77,630 miles
  • 2019 – 60,344 miles
  • 2018 – 42,680 miles
  • 2017 – 40,949 miles
  • 2016 – 38,538 miles
  • 2015 – 33,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,939 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive at filter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to raer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,939 miles (+6,676)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    116,939 miles
    Test number
    687604435827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,263 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    110,263 miles
    Test number
    978560941584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,253 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,253 miles
    Test number
    472272443270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,680 miles (+14,035)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,680 miles
    Test number
    678009874937
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,645 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,645 miles
    Test number
    329769032078
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail95,640 miles (+18,010)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,640 miles
    Test number
    211281158726
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,630 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,630 miles
    Test number
    837668201944
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to raer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail77,626 miles (+17,282)2 dangerous6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,626 miles
    Test number
    883566936240
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to raer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass60,344 miles (+121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,344 miles
    Test number
    618440964675
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail60,223 miles (+17,543)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,223 miles
    Test number
    813929752301
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass42,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,680 miles
    Test number
    773234593782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,680 miles (+1,731)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,680 miles
    Test number
    909857068327
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass40,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,949 miles
    Test number
    592600233174
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail40,949 miles (+2,411)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,949 miles
    Test number
    589523212500
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass38,538 miles (+4,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,538 miles
    Test number
    781860392523
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass33,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,926 miles
    Test number
    289234415411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 MXJ

Does X8 MXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 MXJ is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 MXJ?
The MOT on X8 MXJ is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 MXJ done?
X8 MXJ was recorded at 116,939 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 7,526 miles a year.
Has X8 MXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 MXJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on X8 MXJ 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 X8 MXJ find?
X8 MXJ passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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