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Suzuki Swift

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,490 cc

LL09 MTEMOT history

LL09 MTE is a grey petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 30 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 89,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LL09 MTE grey Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,290 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 MTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 MTE was last recorded at 89,290 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 2,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,628 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,662 miles
Average per year
5,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,290 miles
  • 2025 – 86,628 miles
  • 2024 – 77,246 miles
  • 2023 – 66,951 miles
  • 2022 – 56,411 miles
  • 2021 – 55,753 miles
  • 2020 – 55,163 miles
  • 2019 – 51,437 miles
  • 2018 – 46,288 miles
  • 2017 – 41,516 miles
  • 2016 – 36,293 miles
  • 2015 – 31,560 miles
  • 2014 – 27,005 miles
  • 2013 – 22,010 miles
  • 2012 – 17,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,290 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play/movement upper mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Oil leak, but not excessive signs of slight leak driveshaft oil seal area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind noticed when wheel turned by hand

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle mount prescribed areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,290 miles
    Test number
    566170611764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,290 miles (+2,662)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,290 miles
    Test number
    364096149228
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  3. Pass86,628 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    86,628 miles
    Test number
    458899382651
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner cross menber corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner egdes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play/ movement upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle mount area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Fail86,625 miles (+9,379)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,625 miles
    Test number
    968886281082
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner cross menber corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner egdes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play/ movement upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle mount area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass77,246 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    77,246 miles
    Test number
    995447791825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play/movement upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive signs of slight leak driveshaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind noticed when wheel turned by hand (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle mount prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Fail77,241 miles (+10,290)2 major2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,241 miles
    Test number
    815323722830
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner tread showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play/movement upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive signs of slight leak driveshaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind noticed when wheel turned by hand (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle mount prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass66,951 miles (+10,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    66,951 miles
    Test number
    742377255848
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive light corrosion nearside and offside axle mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass56,411 miles (+658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    56,411 miles
    Test number
    545832081422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  9. Pass55,753 miles (+590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    55,753 miles
    Test number
    312017379849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm, inner bush part detached
  10. Pass55,163 miles (+3,726)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    55,163 miles
    Test number
    491826514275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,437 miles (+5,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    51,437 miles
    Test number
    534631679349
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass46,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,288 miles
    Test number
    457615159173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,288 miles (+4,772)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,288 miles
    Test number
    982334723144
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass41,516 miles (+5,223)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,516 miles
    Test number
    936122982077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,293 miles (+4,733)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,293 miles
    Test number
    262754794608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,560 miles (+4,555)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,560 miles
    Test number
    245597065443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,005 miles (+4,995)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,005 miles
    Test number
    255907374181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,010 miles (+4,920)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,010 miles
    Test number
    469954463129
    • NoteRear tyres perished & metal shard in o/s/r
  19. Pass17,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    17,090 miles
    Test number
    878848472138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL09 MTE

Does LL09 MTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 MTE is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 MTE?
The MOT on LL09 MTE is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 MTE done?
LL09 MTE was recorded at 89,290 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 5,255 miles a year.
Has LL09 MTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 MTE has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL09 MTE 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 LL09 MTE find?
LL09 MTE passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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