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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,490 cc

LB09 FMEMOT history

LB09 FME is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 28 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 87,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
87,360 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 FME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 FME was last recorded at 87,360 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 5,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,887 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,473 miles
Average per year
5,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,360 miles
  • 2025 – 81,887 miles
  • 2024 – 74,709 miles
  • 2023 – 65,419 miles
  • 2022 – 58,445 miles
  • 2021 – 53,570 miles
  • 2020 – 47,731 miles
  • 2019 – 38,916 miles
  • 2018 – 31,852 miles
  • 2017 – 28,700 miles
  • 2016 – 26,022 miles
  • 2015 – 23,141 miles
  • 2014 – 20,084 miles
  • 2013 – 18,054 miles
  • 2012 – 16,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,360 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount play when raised
  • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount play when raised
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,360 miles (+5,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    87,360 miles
    Test number
    603524523642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount play when raised
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount play when raised
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass81,887 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    81,887 miles
    Test number
    943635154871
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail81,887 miles (+7,178)3 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,887 miles
    Test number
    294815744697
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass74,709 miles (+9,290)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,709 miles
    Test number
    524911466037
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass65,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,419 miles
    Test number
    670701138467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,419 miles (+6,974)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,419 miles
    Test number
    510549691846
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass58,445 miles (+4,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,445 miles
    Test number
    880635143646
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass53,570 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,570 miles
    Test number
    278837862681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  9. Fail53,570 miles (+5,839)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,570 miles
    Test number
    196384577019
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  10. Pass47,731 miles (+8,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    47,731 miles
    Test number
    752789185710
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  11. Pass38,916 miles (+7,064)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    38,916 miles
    Test number
    117691928846
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass31,852 miles (+3,152)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    31,852 miles
    Test number
    784750132498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,700 miles (+2,678)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    28,700 miles
    Test number
    547032419083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,022 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    26,022 miles
    Test number
    788603511711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,141 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    23,141 miles
    Test number
    639951935051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,084 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    20,084 miles
    Test number
    579431724086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,037 miles (+1,983)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,037 miles
    Test number
    427200214064
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass18,054 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    18,054 miles
    Test number
    516380453047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    16,262 miles
    Test number
    605595342274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB09 FME

Does LB09 FME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 FME is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 FME?
The MOT on LB09 FME is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 FME done?
LB09 FME was recorded at 87,360 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 5,266 miles a year.
Has LB09 FME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 FME has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 FME 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 FME find?
LB09 FME passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front top mount play when raised; offside front top mount play when raised; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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