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Suzuki Swift

White · Petrol · 2006 · 1,490 cc

LK56 MVWMOT history

LK56 MVW is a white petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 18 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

LK56 MVW white Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
140,434 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 MVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 MVW was last recorded at 140,434 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,433 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,434 miles
  • 2024 – 134,375 miles
  • 2023 – 127,101 miles
  • 2022 – 120,175 miles
  • 2021 – 119,605 miles
  • 2020 – 118,862 miles
  • 2019 – 112,940 miles
  • 2018 – 106,838 miles
  • 2017 – 104,835 miles
  • 2016 – 101,944 miles
  • 2015 – 90,597 miles
  • 2014 – 65,885 miles
  • 2013 – 50,573 miles
  • 2012 – 40,447 miles
  • 2011 – 28,810 miles
  • 2010 – 18,163 miles
  • 2009 – 16,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,434 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,434 miles (+1)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    140,434 miles
    Test number
    292761834677
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail140,433 miles (+6,058)5 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,433 miles
    Test number
    721994828172
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,375 miles (+7,274)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,375 miles
    Test number
    497179511743
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass127,101 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    127,101 miles
    Test number
    421925741416
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All either coated in plastic or slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted both sides

  5. Fail127,100 miles (+6,925)2 dangerous1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,100 miles
    Test number
    997261702267
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All either coated in plastic or slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted both sides

  6. Pass120,175 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    120,175 miles
    Test number
    827569768576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail120,174 miles (+569)3 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,174 miles
    Test number
    420296426199
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass119,605 miles (+743)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    119,605 miles
    Test number
    985804499453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass118,862 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,862 miles
    Test number
    989602892821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail118,859 miles (+5,919)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,859 miles
    Test number
    472754143238
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass112,940 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    112,940 miles
    Test number
    874919357744
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre nail in tread
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre nail in tread

  12. Fail112,933 miles (+6,095)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,933 miles
    Test number
    958958501604
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre nail in tread
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre nail in tread

  13. Pass106,838 miles (+2,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,838 miles
    Test number
    439566492802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass104,835 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,835 miles
    Test number
    447807910343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,944 miles (+11,347)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,944 miles
    Test number
    576954225922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,597 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,597 miles
    Test number
    595360285148
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront reg plate damaged

  17. Fail90,597 miles (+24,712)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,597 miles
    Test number
    425870785143
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront reg plate damaged
    • NoteNsr tyre perished

  18. Pass65,885 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,885 miles
    Test number
    567338474195
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNearside (front) rear wish bone bush insecure but not dangerous
    • NoteNearside front tyre close to limits 2 m/m tread
    • NoteOff side (front) rear wish bone bush insecure but not dangerous

  19. Fail65,885 miles (+15,312)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,885 miles
    Test number
    739018674157
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNearside (front) rear wish bone bush insecure but not dangerous
    • NoteNearside front tyre close to limits 2 m/m tread
    • NoteOff side (front) rear wish bone bush insecure but not dangerous

  20. Pass50,573 miles (+10,126)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,573 miles
    Test number
    335935363101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,447 miles (+11,637)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,447 miles
    Test number
    666407272192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,810 miles (+10,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,810 miles
    Test number
    658629171140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass18,163 miles (+1,516)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    18,163 miles
    Test number
    141901480116
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  24. Pass16,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,647 miles
    Test number
    404744609435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 MVW

Does LK56 MVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 MVW expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 MVW?
The MOT on LK56 MVW expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 MVW done?
LK56 MVW was recorded at 140,434 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 7,880 miles a year.
Has LK56 MVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 MVW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LK56 MVW 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 LK56 MVW find?
LK56 MVW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 5 more.

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