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Suzuki SX4

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,586 cc

LB09 BUFMOT history

LB09 BUF is a black petrol Suzuki SX4 first used on 7 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
101,731 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 BUF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
SX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,586 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 BUF was last recorded at 101,731 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 4,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,647 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,084 miles
Average per year
4,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,731 miles
  • 2024 – 97,647 miles
  • 2023 – 91,597 miles
  • 2022 – 88,350 miles
  • 2021 – 84,241 miles
  • 2020 – 84,225 miles
  • 2018 – 83,820 miles
  • 2017 – 83,535 miles
  • 2016 – 82,771 miles
  • 2015 – 76,208 miles
  • 2013 – 59,874 miles
  • 2012 – 47,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,731 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear stub axle corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,731 miles (+4,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    101,731 miles
    Test number
    685531162447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear stub axle corroded

  2. Pass97,647 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    97,647 miles
    Test number
    945438075911
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone rear support bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle both forward support bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in drivers seat

  3. Fail97,647 miles (+6,050)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,647 miles
    Test number
    420267320279
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone rear support bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle both forward support bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in drivers seat

  4. Pass91,597 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    91,597 miles
    Test number
    142810228028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail91,597 miles (+3,247)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,597 miles
    Test number
    878655732483
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,350 miles (+4,109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,350 miles
    Test number
    241785826670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass84,241 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,241 miles
    Test number
    851740150216
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight bonding separation to offside front wishbone rear bush
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension

  8. Pass84,225 miles (+405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,225 miles
    Test number
    389654947755
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,820 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,820 miles
    Test number
    652710379530
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail83,820 miles (+285)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,820 miles
    Test number
    643994755240
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass83,535 miles (+764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,535 miles
    Test number
    453968717749
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass82,771 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,771 miles
    Test number
    425019413960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail82,771 miles (+6,563)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,771 miles
    Test number
    165332192756
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass76,208 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,208 miles
    Test number
    828068605003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail76,208 miles (+16,334)2 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,208 miles
    Test number
    267147105065
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass59,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,874 miles
    Test number
    439428343237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,874 miles (+12,238)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,874 miles
    Test number
    719728243210
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass47,636 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,636 miles
    Test number
    329584892172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB09 BUF

Does LB09 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 BUF is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB09 BUF?
The MOT on LB09 BUF is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 BUF done?
LB09 BUF was recorded at 101,731 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 4,045 miles a year.
Has LB09 BUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 BUF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB09 BUF 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 LB09 BUF find?
LB09 BUF passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear stub axle corroded.

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