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Suzuki Swift

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,248 cc

LB55 BFLMOT history

LB55 BFL is a blue diesel Suzuki Swift first used on 27 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 171,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2026
Mileage
171,158 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2025
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
9,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 BFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 BFL was last recorded at 171,158 miles on 22 Feb 2025, 9,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,088 miles · 21 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
9,070 miles
Average per year
9,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,158 miles
  • 2024 – 162,088 miles
  • 2023 – 155,250 miles
  • 2022 – 149,522 miles
  • 2021 – 147,738 miles
  • 2020 – 143,673 miles
  • 2019 – 138,003 miles
  • 2018 – 133,421 miles
  • 2017 – 116,789 miles
  • 2016 – 100,233 miles
  • 2015 – 81,838 miles
  • 2014 – 66,203 miles
  • 2013 – 51,191 miles
  • 2012 – 37,597 miles
  • 2011 – 20,594 miles
  • 2010 – 18,492 miles
  • 2008 – 16,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,158 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass171,158 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    171,158 miles
    Test number
    131716197149
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail171,158 miles (+9,070)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,158 miles
    Test number
    657418632932
    • DangerousOffside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass162,088 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    162,088 miles
    Test number
    752827697076
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  4. Fail162,088 miles (+6,838)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,088 miles
    Test number
    495390831574
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  5. Pass155,250 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    155,250 miles
    Test number
    144439035337
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. FailMileage not read1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    856586909972
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass149,522 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    149,522 miles
    Test number
    750045933165
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail149,521 miles (+1,783)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,521 miles
    Test number
    267210455493
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass147,738 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,738 miles
    Test number
    875199783704
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail147,738 miles (+4,065)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,738 miles
    Test number
    137901708684
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass143,673 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,673 miles
    Test number
    425372630781
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail143,673 miles (+5,670)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,673 miles
    Test number
    605890666466
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass138,003 miles (+4,582)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,003 miles
    Test number
    716067637429
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  14. Pass133,421 miles (+24)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,421 miles
    Test number
    881982273785
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) used part hand parts
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel needs adjustment or repair (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail133,397 miles (+16,608)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,397 miles
    Test number
    652312053942
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Gas suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass116,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,789 miles
    Test number
    254235999936
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail116,789 miles (+16,556)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,789 miles
    Test number
    950800214520
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass100,233 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,233 miles
    Test number
    507014597992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDamage to front bumper and crossmember
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside front wing

  19. Fail100,225 miles (+18,387)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,225 miles
    Test number
    717268842553
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDamage to front bumper and crossmember
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside front wing

  20. Pass81,838 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,838 miles
    Test number
    188318465400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,311 miles (+15,108)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,311 miles
    Test number
    788256055093
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteFront wiper blades split at ends

  22. Pass66,203 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,203 miles
    Test number
    136522764093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail66,153 miles (+175)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,153 miles
    Test number
    199349054091
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)

  24. Fail65,978 miles (+14,787)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,978 miles
    Test number
    877625644034
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  25. Pass51,191 miles (+68)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    51,191 miles
    Test number
    918643543043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe retainer broken
    • NoteSlight free play in the offside front upper shock absorber mounting

  26. Fail51,123 miles (+13,526)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,123 miles
    Test number
    966202343038
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe retainer broken
    • NoteSlight free play in the offside front upper shock absorber mounting

  27. Pass37,597 miles (+17,003)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,597 miles
    Test number
    138004542447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,594 miles (+2,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    20,594 miles
    Test number
    675368431087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass18,492 miles (+2,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    18,492 miles
    Test number
    623754300042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass16,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,257 miles
    Test number
    374147558385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 BFL

Does LB55 BFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 BFL expired on 22 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 BFL?
The MOT on LB55 BFL expired on 22 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 BFL done?
LB55 BFL was recorded at 171,158 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2025, an average of 9,580 miles a year.
Has LB55 BFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 BFL has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 BFL 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 LB55 BFL find?
LB55 BFL passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s, and 1 more.

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