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Suzuki Swift

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,490 cc

LL06 BUFMOT history

LL06 BUF is a black petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2024.

LL06 BUF black Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2025
Mileage
104,138 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL06 BUF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL06 BUF was last recorded at 104,138 miles on 8 Mar 2024, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,092 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
5,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,138 miles
  • 2023 – 96,405 miles
  • 2022 – 86,294 miles
  • 2020 – 79,740 miles
  • 2019 – 68,876 miles
  • 2018 – 62,332 miles
  • 2017 – 59,159 miles
  • 2016 – 56,233 miles
  • 2015 – 52,684 miles
  • 2014 – 50,480 miles
  • 2013 – 47,422 miles
  • 2012 – 44,398 miles
  • 2011 – 37,812 miles
  • 2010 – 30,050 miles
  • 2009 – 21,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,138 miles
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,138 miles (+46)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,138 miles
    Test number
    779539467096
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail104,092 miles (+7,687)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,092 miles
    Test number
    583373835412
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass96,405 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,405 miles
    Test number
    306575813059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,404 miles (+10,110)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,404 miles
    Test number
    227262059164
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,294 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,294 miles
    Test number
    495975824834
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail86,294 miles (+6,554)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,294 miles
    Test number
    432501874958
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass79,740 miles (+233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,740 miles
    Test number
    990854425846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail79,507 miles (+10,631)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,507 miles
    Test number
    957052959210
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass68,876 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,876 miles
    Test number
    410014388186
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail68,876 miles (+6,544)2 dangerous1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,876 miles
    Test number
    184572344088
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass62,332 miles (+3,173)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,332 miles
    Test number
    374117952560
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass59,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,159 miles
    Test number
    472364450409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail59,152 miles (+2,919)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,152 miles
    Test number
    333114235533
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass56,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,233 miles
    Test number
    495558885230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,233 miles (+3,549)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,233 miles
    Test number
    579798313194
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass52,684 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,684 miles
    Test number
    659734375160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,646 miles (+2,166)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,646 miles
    Test number
    608107065175
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass50,480 miles (+3,058)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,480 miles
    Test number
    696679474136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,422 miles (+3,024)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,422 miles
    Test number
    886200583141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,398 miles (+95)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,398 miles
    Test number
    825079312236
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAdvise tracking to be checked
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteWiper blades torn on ends

  21. Fail44,303 miles (+6,491)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,303 miles
    Test number
    305672012488
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise tracking to be checked
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteWiper blades torn on ends

  22. Pass37,812 miles (+7,762)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,812 miles
    Test number
    305645081165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s wiper blade deteriorating

  23. Pass30,050 miles (+8,148)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,050 miles
    Test number
    453412070181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNails in both rear tyres

  24. Pass21,902 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    21,902 miles
    Test number
    323587589130
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth wishbone rear bushes pulling out
    • NoteFront inner brake pads worn low & discs worn
    • NoteService overdue?.
    • NoteWiper poor condition

Questions about LL06 BUF

Does LL06 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL06 BUF expired on 9 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL06 BUF?
The MOT on LL06 BUF expired on 9 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL06 BUF done?
LL06 BUF was recorded at 104,138 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2024, an average of 5,605 miles a year.
Has LL06 BUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL06 BUF has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LL06 BUF 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 LL06 BUF find?
LL06 BUF passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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