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Suzuki Swift

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,490 cc

LS05 BWCMOT history

LS05 BWC is a silver petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 23 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LS05 BWC silver Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
77,933 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 BWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 BWC was last recorded at 77,933 miles on 5 May 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,913 miles · 29 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
3,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,933 miles
  • 2025 – 75,969 miles
  • 2024 – 71,663 miles
  • 2023 – 67,470 miles
  • 2022 – 63,888 miles
  • 2021 – 58,702 miles
  • 2020 – 58,030 miles
  • 2019 – 56,882 miles
  • 2018 – 53,461 miles
  • 2017 – 51,147 miles
  • 2016 – 49,958 miles
  • 2015 – 44,679 miles
  • 2014 – 42,916 miles
  • 2013 – 39,013 miles
  • 2012 – 33,008 miles
  • 2011 – 24,130 miles
  • 2010 – 16,397 miles
  • 2009 – 9,926 miles
  • 2008 – 7,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,933 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,933 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    77,933 miles
    Test number
    363961549431
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail77,913 miles (+1,944)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,913 miles
    Test number
    317372225318
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass75,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,969 miles
    Test number
    782975016816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail75,969 miles (+4,306)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,969 miles
    Test number
    720539704649
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass71,663 miles (+4,193)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,663 miles
    Test number
    783759833412
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass67,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    67,470 miles
    Test number
    579656329040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 's (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail67,470 miles (+3,582)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,470 miles
    Test number
    853259757544
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 's (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass63,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    63,888 miles
    Test number
    250267372307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail63,888 miles (+5,186)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,888 miles
    Test number
    667245304104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass58,702 miles (+672)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    58,702 miles
    Test number
    667068596267
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass58,030 miles (+1,148)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,030 miles
    Test number
    663168037925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass56,882 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,882 miles
    Test number
    450072504368
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail56,882 miles (+3,421)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,882 miles
    Test number
    416345763834
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass53,461 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,461 miles
    Test number
    666095042844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail53,461 miles (+2,314)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,461 miles
    Test number
    114351192629
    • DangerousNearside Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass51,147 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,147 miles
    Test number
    541205468173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,958 miles (+5,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,958 miles
    Test number
    556044756239
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear lens cover cracked

  18. Pass44,679 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,679 miles
    Test number
    988520745196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,916 miles (+3,903)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,916 miles
    Test number
    187941044149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,013 miles (+6,005)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,013 miles
    Test number
    266193643141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,008 miles (+8,878)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,008 miles
    Test number
    656914022108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,130 miles (+7,733)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,130 miles
    Test number
    758065321142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,397 miles (+6,471)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,397 miles
    Test number
    411038330135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,926 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    9,926 miles
    Test number
    491712449119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    7,349 miles
    Test number
    133288428162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 BWC

Does LS05 BWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 BWC is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 BWC?
The MOT on LS05 BWC is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 BWC done?
LS05 BWC was recorded at 77,933 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 3,923 miles a year.
Has LS05 BWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 BWC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS05 BWC 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 LS05 BWC find?
LS05 BWC passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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