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Suzuki Swift

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,242 cc

LE09 WARMOT history

LE09 WAR is a black petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 22 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 80,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LE09 WAR black Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
80,712 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE09 WAR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE09 WAR was last recorded at 80,712 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 6,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,964 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,748 miles
Average per year
6,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,712 miles
  • 2025 – 73,964 miles
  • 2024 – 66,650 miles
  • 2023 – 57,022 miles
  • 2022 – 51,616 miles
  • 2021 – 45,849 miles
  • 2020 – 42,398 miles
  • 2019 – 37,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,712 miles
  • DangerousFront battery secure bar insecure as battery much shorter than original Bar could possibly short out
  • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides heavily cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective no cleaning surface left on blade (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis and components
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both sides heavily cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront movement in bonnet when closed
  • AdvisoryTPMS light on dash
  • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush Cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush Cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Wiper Has No Blade Left

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,712 miles (+6,748)1 dangerous3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    80,712 miles
    Test number
    738111920822
    • DangerousFront battery secure bar insecure as battery much shorter than original Bar could possibly short out
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides heavily cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective no cleaning surface left on blade (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis and components
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both sides heavily cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront movement in bonnet when closed
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on dash
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
  2. Pass73,964 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,964 miles
    Test number
    475380846971
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch Pedal Rubber Missing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper Has No Blade Left
    • AdvisoryTPMS Light On
  3. Fail73,964 miles (+7,314)1 dangerous2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,964 miles
    Test number
    986366655059
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch Pedal Rubber Missing
    • AdvisoryCoolant Level Low
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper Has No Blade Left
    • AdvisoryTPMS Light On
  4. Pass66,650 miles (+9,628)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,650 miles
    Test number
    244202684356
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underbody
    • AdvisoryTpms light on suspect low tyre pressures
  5. Pass57,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,022 miles
    Test number
    140614732387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,022 miles (+5,406)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,022 miles
    Test number
    914328324291
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass51,616 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,616 miles
    Test number
    776283344668
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail51,616 miles (+5,767)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,616 miles
    Test number
    755040620359
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass45,849 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,849 miles
    Test number
    465924188175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,398 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    42,398 miles
    Test number
    727056022432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,149 miles
    Test number
    500612672409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE09 WAR

Does LE09 WAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE09 WAR is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE09 WAR?
The MOT on LE09 WAR is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE09 WAR done?
LE09 WAR was recorded at 80,712 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 6,646 miles a year.
Has LE09 WAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE09 WAR has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LE09 WAR 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 LE09 WAR find?
LE09 WAR passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: front battery secure bar insecure as battery much shorter than original bar could possibly short out; front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides heavily cracked, and 6 more.

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