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Suzuki Swift

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,490 cc

LB05 BVKMOT history

LB05 BVK is a grey petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2026
Mileage
106,312 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 BVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 BVK was last recorded at 106,312 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 4,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,918 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,394 miles
Average per year
4,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,312 miles
  • 2024 – 101,918 miles
  • 2023 – 98,507 miles
  • 2021 – 92,271 miles
  • 2019 – 85,223 miles
  • 2018 – 79,537 miles
  • 2017 – 73,265 miles
  • 2016 – 68,197 miles
  • 2014 – 52,557 miles
  • 2013 – 47,595 miles
  • 2012 – 45,573 miles
  • 2010 – 41,195 miles
  • 2009 – 35,614 miles
  • 2008 – 25,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,312 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mounts have slight play
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded FILLER NECK
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper mount play/lift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,312 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    106,312 miles
    Test number
    303970790053
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mounts have slight play
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded FILLER NECK
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail106,312 miles (+4,394)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,312 miles
    Test number
    654624580381
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mounts have slight play
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded FILLER NECK
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass101,918 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,918 miles
    Test number
    502120626833
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail101,913 miles (+3,406)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,913 miles
    Test number
    466633707572
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass98,507 miles (+6,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,507 miles
    Test number
    583387578947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass92,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,271 miles
    Test number
    854797695349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper mount play/lift

  7. Fail92,271 miles (+7,048)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,271 miles
    Test number
    936158176925
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper mount play/lift
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (no cords showing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated

  8. Pass85,223 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,223 miles
    Test number
    657006722043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake low reading
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle to nearside hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel

  9. Fail85,223 miles (+5,686)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,223 miles
    Test number
    768279873197
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replace bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replace bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake low reading
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle to nearside hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel

  10. Pass79,537 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,537 miles
    Test number
    324791997643
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorating

  11. Fail79,537 miles (+6,272)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,537 miles
    Test number
    398836830886
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorating

  12. Pass73,265 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,265 miles
    Test number
    493013556486
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail73,265 miles (+5,068)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,265 miles
    Test number
    272724831378
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass68,197 miles (+15,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,197 miles
    Test number
    541441347278
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass52,557 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,557 miles
    Test number
    868372694122
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail52,557 miles (+4,962)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,557 miles
    Test number
    206602994163
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass47,595 miles (+2,022)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    47,595 miles
    Test number
    599609143062
    • AdvisoryOuter Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake

  18. Pass45,573 miles (+4,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,573 miles
    Test number
    845017932052
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass41,195 miles (+5,581)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,195 miles
    Test number
    721654840364
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCar was presented with rear seates in the folded up position so had to put in upright possition for mot to check seatbelts and seat securaty

  20. Pass35,614 miles (+9,971)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,614 miles
    Test number
    952584229361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,643 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,643 miles
    Test number
    373479248146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  22. Pass25,643 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,643 miles
    Test number
    662159148178
    • 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 LB05 BVK

Does LB05 BVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 BVK expired on 21 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 BVK?
The MOT on LB05 BVK expired on 21 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 BVK done?
LB05 BVK was recorded at 106,312 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 4,812 miles a year.
Has LB05 BVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 BVK has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 BVK 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 LB05 BVK find?
LB05 BVK passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: both front suspension top mounts have slight play; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; fuel pipe/s corroded filler neck, and 1 more.

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