SUZUKI SWIFT VK61JLV has 18 MOTs

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This 2011 SUZUKI SWIFT has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 87,343 miles 7 months ago on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 10:13.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 9th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

VK61JLV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 202687,343 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre Thorn Right On Edge Of Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Centre Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED26TH NOVEMBER 202587,263 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre Thorn Right On Edge Of Tyre
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Central Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Centre Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 20249TH DECEMBER 202579,554 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Oil Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED4TH DECEMBER 202479,484 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  10. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Oil Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 202320TH NOVEMBER 202471,002 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Oil Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED14TH NOVEMBER 202370,992 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Oil Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 202220TH NOVEMBER 202362,017 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED21ST NOVEMBER 202262,007 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 202117TH NOVEMBER 202259,584 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED8TH NOVEMBER 202159,584 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 202017TH NOVEMBER 202155,038 MI
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 201916TH SEPTEMBER 202053,357 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Perishing
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 201953,357 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Perishing
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED28TH AUGUST 201827TH AUGUST 201942,084 MI
PASSED26TH AUGUST 201725TH AUGUST 201830,387 MI
PASSED22ND AUGUST 201621ST AUGUST 201723,532 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 201528TH SEPTEMBER 201619,580 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Are Starting To Crack And Show Signs Of Perishing Around The Treads .
  2. ADVISORY - Front Wipers A Little Smeary On Screen
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 201428TH SEPTEMBER 201515,548 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s And N/s Front And Rear Tyres Cracking.
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VK61JLV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

VK61JLV MOT Comments

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VK61JLV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 87,343 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,239 miles

VK61JLV FAQs

This Suzuki Swift with registration VK61JLV was manufactured on Wednesday 28th September 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 87,343 miles, so this Suzuki has travelled an average of 6,239 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Suzuki Swift beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VK61JLV has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Suzuki Swift has had 47 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 16 Major, 3 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Suzuki Swift is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does VK61JLV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 2nd July 2026 VK61JLV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VK61JLV Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 2nd July 2026 VK61JLV does have Tax. Read more

When does VK61JLV Tax expire?

The current Tax for VK61JLV will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VK61JLV MOT expire?

The current MOT for VK61JLV will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 9th December 2026. Read more

When did VK61JLV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VK61JLV was on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 10:13. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VK61JLV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for VK61JLV we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VK61JLV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for VK61JLV we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VK61JLV?

VK61JLV is registered as a 2011 Suzuki Swift. Read more

How many miles has VK61JLV done?

The odometer reading for VK61JLV at the last MOT in December 2025 was 87,343 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,239 miles per year. Read more

How old is VK61JLV?

The vehicle VK61JLV was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 28th September 2011. Read more

What colour is VK61JLV?

The official colour of VK61JLV is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does VK61JLV have?

VK61JLV has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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