Suzuki Swift
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,586 cc
LB12 ARXMOT history
LB12 ARX is a white petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 19 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 137,825 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 137,825 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,643 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 ARX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Swift
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,586 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 19 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 ARX was last recorded at 137,825 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 8,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,015 miles · 12 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,810 miles
- Average per year
- 9,643 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,825 miles
- 2025 – 129,015 miles
- 2024 – 116,924 miles
- 2023 – 106,822 miles
- 2022 – 93,713 miles
- 2021 – 84,518 miles
- 2020 – 82,940 miles
- 2019 – 77,590 miles
- 2018 – 72,893 miles
- 2017 – 60,393 miles
- 2016 – 45,426 miles
- 2015 – 31,564 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,825 miles
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front & Offside Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Splitting
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rubber bushes are cracking and perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Central Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shocks showing signs of wear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 17 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,825 miles (+8,810)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 137,825 miles
- Test number
- 628250508154
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front & Offside Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Splitting
- 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))
Pass129,015 miles (+12,091)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 129,015 miles
- Test number
- 957947511628
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass116,924 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2025
- Odometer
- 116,924 miles
- Test number
- 896993686561
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail116,924 miles (+717)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,924 miles
- Test number
- 313381738582
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail116,207 miles (+9,385)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,207 miles
- Test number
- 739761620117
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,822 miles (+66)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 106,822 miles
- Test number
- 511404586068
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail106,756 miles (+13,043)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,756 miles
- Test number
- 916383909491
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x3
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,713 miles (+22)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 93,713 miles
- Test number
- 111493194700
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rubber bushes are cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shocks showing signs of wear (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail93,691 miles (+9,173)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,691 miles
- Test number
- 502451828429
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rubber bushes are cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shocks showing signs of wear (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass84,518 miles (+1,578)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 84,518 miles
- Test number
- 650640865253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,940 miles (+5,350)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 82,940 miles
- Test number
- 802969178215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,590 miles (+4,697)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 77,590 miles
- Test number
- 670288435623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,893 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 72,893 miles
- Test number
- 156950237631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,893 miles (+12,500)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,893 miles
- Test number
- 863555914598
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Pass60,393 miles (+14,967)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 60,393 miles
- Test number
- 939793970419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,426 miles (+13,862)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 45,426 miles
- Test number
- 723320837616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,564 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 31,564 miles
- Test number
- 205778365438
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LB12 ARX
- Does LB12 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 ARX is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 ARX?
- The MOT on LB12 ARX is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 ARX done?
- LB12 ARX was recorded at 137,825 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 9,643 miles a year.
- Has LB12 ARX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 ARX has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB12 ARX 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 LB12 ARX find?
- LB12 ARX passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front & offside front lower arm rear bushes splitting; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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