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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,328 cc

LS05 VMAMOT history

LS05 VMA is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 128,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

LS05 VMA red Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2025
Mileage
128,732 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VMA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,328 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS05 VMA was last recorded at 128,732 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 6,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,219 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,513 miles
Average per year
6,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,732 miles
  • 2024 – 122,219 miles
  • 2023 – 114,321 miles
  • 2022 – 107,322 miles
  • 2021 – 101,103 miles
  • 2020 – 97,055 miles
  • 2019 – 93,395 miles
  • 2018 – 82,405 miles
  • 2017 – 66,072 miles
  • 2016 – 63,428 miles
  • 2015 – 57,966 miles
  • 2014 – 53,135 miles
  • 2013 – 46,483 miles
  • 2012 – 41,089 miles
  • 2011 – 34,893 miles
  • 2010 – 30,245 miles
  • 2009 – 23,885 miles
  • 2008 – 16,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail128,732 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail128,732 miles (+6,513)4 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,732 miles
    Test number
    293655729758
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass122,219 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    122,219 miles
    Test number
    889501138197
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisorySlight play ns front top strut mounting

  3. Fail122,219 miles (+7,898)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,219 miles
    Test number
    335122529130
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisorySlight play ns front top strut mounting

  4. Pass114,321 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    114,321 miles
    Test number
    556760620429
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail114,316 miles (+6,994)2 dangerous1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,316 miles
    Test number
    111471276640
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass107,322 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,322 miles
    Test number
    628948864674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail107,320 miles (+6,217)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,320 miles
    Test number
    302613880160
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,103 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,103 miles
    Test number
    641234694643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail101,103 miles (+4,048)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,103 miles
    Test number
    319443346193
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,055 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,055 miles
    Test number
    128251989836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,395 miles (+10,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,395 miles
    Test number
    422913159327
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass82,405 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,405 miles
    Test number
    729672546831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail82,405 miles (+16,333)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,405 miles
    Test number
    657838538223
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass66,072 miles (+2,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,072 miles
    Test number
    953737897958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering tie rod has a slight play at its fixings,

  15. Pass63,428 miles (+5,462)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,428 miles
    Test number
    182662177444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,966 miles
    Test number
    505327284592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,965 miles (+4,830)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,965 miles
    Test number
    520622686793
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass53,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,135 miles
    Test number
    375285534354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,134 miles (+6,651)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,134 miles
    Test number
    439125034366
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

  20. Pass46,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,483 miles
    Test number
    108963603389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,483 miles (+5,394)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,483 miles
    Test number
    867483203333
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass41,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,089 miles
    Test number
    428844602338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,089 miles (+6,196)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,089 miles
    Test number
    996413802367
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  24. Pass34,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,893 miles
    Test number
    427554101333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,893 miles (+4,648)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,893 miles
    Test number
    719430501350
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass30,245 miles (+6,360)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,245 miles
    Test number
    401098950390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,885 miles
    Test number
    921283909359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail23,885 miles (+7,461)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,885 miles
    Test number
    220463509333
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass16,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,424 miles
    Test number
    144542988146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 VMA

Does LS05 VMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 VMA expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VMA?
The MOT on LS05 VMA expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 VMA done?
LS05 VMA was recorded at 128,732 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 6,551 miles a year.
Has LS05 VMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VMA has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 VMA 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 VMA find?
LS05 VMA failed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 4 major defects, 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 11 more.

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