
Suzuki Swift
Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,490 cc
LB09 OTRMOT history
LB09 OTR is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 29 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 26 MOT tests, with 196,776 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 196,776 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 13 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 9,107 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB09 OTR
- 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
- 29 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB09 OTR was last recorded at 196,776 miles on 27 Mar 2024, 283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 196,493 miles · 18 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 283 miles
- Average per year
- 9,107 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 196,776 miles
- 2023 – 187,308 miles
- 2022 – 179,496 miles
- 2021 – 176,475 miles
- 2020 – 173,995 miles
- 2019 – 165,350 miles
- 2018 – 158,900 miles
- 2017 – 150,344 miles
- 2016 – 139,950 miles
- 2015 – 129,838 miles
- 2014 – 113,086 miles
- 2013 – 103,578 miles
- 2012 – 90,358 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deterioratingRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
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.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024
POWER STEERING POOR
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,776 miles (+283)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 196,776 miles
- Test number
- 524223043010
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating
Fail196,493 miles (+9,185)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,493 miles
- Test number
- 805380562542
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding and bearing not fully tested (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure both brackets broken off (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating
Pass187,308 miles (+156)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 187,308 miles
- Test number
- 430108160467
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel becoming long
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating
Fail187,152 miles (+7,656)4 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,152 miles
- Test number
- 322023257927
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread and close to cords on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel becoming long
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating
Pass179,496 miles (+24)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 179,496 miles
- Test number
- 113719977151
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHead lamps deteriorated
Fail179,472 miles (+2,997)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,472 miles
- Test number
- 853463833762
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHead lamps deteriorated
Pass176,475 miles (+62)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 176,475 miles
- Test number
- 708435576924
- MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch stiff
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating
Fail176,413 miles (+2,418)3 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,413 miles
- Test number
- 583295044040
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch stiff
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating
Pass173,995 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 173,995 miles
- Test number
- 588317784562
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,977 miles (+8,627)2 dangerous8 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,977 miles
- Test number
- 670263884695
- DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside track road dust cover starting to crack
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside track rod dust cover starting to crack
- AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper is protruding incorrect fitment
Pass165,350 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 165,350 miles
- Test number
- 635384583315
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail165,345 miles (+6,445)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,345 miles
- Test number
- 643695522419
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass158,900 miles (+114)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 158,900 miles
- Test number
- 266124129014
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f top strut mount
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f top strut mount
Fail158,786 miles (+8,442)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,786 miles
- Test number
- 168046167557
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f top strut mount
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f top strut mount
Pass150,344 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 150,344 miles
- Test number
- 410361824991
- AdvisoryNearside Rear SEAT BELT BUCKLE POOR
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryPOWER STEERING POOR
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail150,339 miles (+10,389)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,339 miles
- Test number
- 744016641825
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear SEAT BELT BUCKLE POOR
- AdvisoryOffside Front BRAKE BINDING
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryPOWER STEERING POOR
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass139,950 miles (+164)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 139,950 miles
- Test number
- 121094904938
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryPOWER STEERING POOR
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail139,786 miles (+9,948)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,786 miles
- Test number
- 732193628146
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryN/S/R BRAKE BINDING
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryPOWER STEERING POOR
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass129,838 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 129,838 miles
- Test number
- 285106485061
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail129,837 miles (+16,751)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,837 miles
- Test number
- 418276785008
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass113,086 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 113,086 miles
- Test number
- 866165784036
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail113,081 miles (+9,503)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,081 miles
- Test number
- 265225584076
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass103,578 miles (+32)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 103,578 miles
- Test number
- 596587583006
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on edges (not part of tread) and perished and cracking on sidewalls
- NoteSlight knock from steering
Fail103,546 miles (+13,188)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,546 miles
- Test number
- 545385783082
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on edges (not part of tread) and perished and cracking on sidewalls
- NoteSlight knock from steering
Pass90,358 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 90,358 miles
- Test number
- 267912502208
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail90,358 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,358 miles
- Test number
- 986152602218
- Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LB09 OTR
- Does LB09 OTR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB09 OTR expired on 6 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB09 OTR?
- The MOT on LB09 OTR expired on 6 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB09 OTR done?
- LB09 OTR was recorded at 196,776 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2024, an average of 9,107 miles a year.
- Has LB09 OTR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB09 OTR has failed 13 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB09 OTR 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 OTR find?
- LB09 OTR passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear nail in tyre; headlamp lenses deteriorating.
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