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Suzuki Swift

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,586 cc

Y5 TLNMOT history

Y5 TLN is a black petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 11 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

Y5 TLN black Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
89,956 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 TLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,586 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 TLN was last recorded at 89,956 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 10,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,958 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,998 miles
Average per year
7,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,956 miles
  • 2024 – 78,958 miles
  • 2023 – 70,625 miles
  • 2022 – 61,985 miles
  • 2021 – 58,195 miles
  • 2020 – 47,340 miles
  • 2019 – 39,646 miles
  • 2018 – 32,950 miles
  • 2017 – 23,208 miles
  • 2016 – 20,797 miles
  • 2015 – 12,510 miles
  • 2014 – 10,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,956 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,956 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    89,956 miles
    Test number
    575767654521
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,956 miles (+10,998)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,956 miles
    Test number
    949210450121
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    78,958 miles
    Test number
    792687062885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,958 miles (+8,333)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,958 miles
    Test number
    489464347254
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass70,625 miles (+8,640)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,625 miles
    Test number
    901469456785
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass61,985 miles (+3,790)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    61,985 miles
    Test number
    969179580466
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass58,195 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    58,195 miles
    Test number
    302370039887
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail58,195 miles (+1,577)1 dangerous3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,195 miles
    Test number
    494138755734
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass56,618 miles (+9)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    56,618 miles
    Test number
    138600012869
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail56,609 miles (+5)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,609 miles
    Test number
    539471486490
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail56,604 miles (+9,264)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,604 miles
    Test number
    771685974486
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc and pads have been subject to excessive heat
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc and pads have been subject to excessive heat

  12. Pass47,340 miles (+20)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    47,340 miles
    Test number
    952216566200
    • Advisory1 none standard bulb fitted to rear number plate lamps.
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes front to rear and rear. All heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front metal brake pipes, heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sills and chassis corroded, front and rear
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes and connecting components, all corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail47,320 miles (+7,674)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,320 miles
    Test number
    570161275145
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Advisory1 none standard bulb fitted to rear number plate lamps.
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes front to rear and rear. All heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front metal brake pipes, heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sills and chassis corroded, front and rear
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes and connecting components, all corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side rear brake sticking.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  14. Pass39,646 miles (+6,696)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,646 miles
    Test number
    332905893149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,950 miles
    Test number
    925944569494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,950 miles (+9,742)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,950 miles
    Test number
    671400109390
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass23,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    23,208 miles
    Test number
    311931141866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,208 miles (+2,411)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,208 miles
    Test number
    919581116461
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass20,797 miles (+8,287)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    20,797 miles
    Test number
    408052710517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,510 miles (+1,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    12,510 miles
    Test number
    994388258545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass10,582 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    10,582 miles
    Test number
    457347544470
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about Y5 TLN

Does Y5 TLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 TLN is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y5 TLN?
The MOT on Y5 TLN is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 TLN done?
Y5 TLN was recorded at 89,956 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 7,250 miles a year.
Has Y5 TLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 TLN has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 TLN 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 Y5 TLN find?
Y5 TLN passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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