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Suzuki Swift

Turquoise · Petrol · 2009 · 1,490 cc

LR09 VPFMOT history

LR09 VPF is a turquoise petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

LR09 VPF turquoise Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
142,088 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 VPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 VPF was last recorded at 142,088 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,329 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,759 miles
Average per year
8,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,088 miles
  • 2025 – 140,329 miles
  • 2024 – 136,714 miles
  • 2023 – 129,302 miles
  • 2022 – 123,032 miles
  • 2020 – 112,396 miles
  • 2019 – 108,827 miles
  • 2018 – 102,898 miles
  • 2017 – 90,071 miles
  • 2016 – 75,652 miles
  • 2015 – 60,967 miles
  • 2014 – 46,452 miles
  • 2013 – 38,059 miles
  • 2012 – 26,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,088 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake requires adjustment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,088 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    142,088 miles
    Test number
    748888610420
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail142,088 miles (+1,759)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,088 miles
    Test number
    376498481341
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass140,329 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    140,329 miles
    Test number
    252760179546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail140,328 miles (+3,614)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,328 miles
    Test number
    818701404142
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass136,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,714 miles
    Test number
    144686234310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail136,714 miles (+7,412)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,714 miles
    Test number
    986592010347
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,302 miles
    Test number
    359685307448
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail129,302 miles (+6,270)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,302 miles
    Test number
    836918169414
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass123,032 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,032 miles
    Test number
    434656548317
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustment

  10. Fail123,031 miles (+10,635)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,031 miles
    Test number
    919525921351
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustment
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass112,396 miles (+3,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    112,396 miles
    Test number
    201650836285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass108,827 miles (+5,929)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    108,827 miles
    Test number
    627705530638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,898 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,898 miles
    Test number
    822071466390
    • AdvisorySome imbalance noted to front brakes
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail102,895 miles (+12,824)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,895 miles
    Test number
    958850470563
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySome imbalance noted to front and rear brakes
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass90,071 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    90,071 miles
    Test number
    810785717246
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail90,071 miles (+14,419)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,071 miles
    Test number
    212891244227
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass75,652 miles (+14,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,652 miles
    Test number
    326773789170
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Fail60,967 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,967 miles
    Test number
    379070595038
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass60,967 miles (+14,515)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,967 miles
    Test number
    526320395023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,452 miles (+8,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,452 miles
    Test number
    517603084053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass38,059 miles (+11,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,059 miles
    Test number
    145524173424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail26,690 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,690 miles
    Test number
    376651582052
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass26,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,690 miles
    Test number
    877851182041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 VPF

Does LR09 VPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 VPF is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 VPF?
The MOT on LR09 VPF is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 VPF done?
LR09 VPF was recorded at 142,088 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 8,279 miles a year.
Has LR09 VPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 VPF has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 VPF 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 LR09 VPF find?
LR09 VPF passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres.

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