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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,328 cc

LS09 LWMMOT history

LS09 LWM is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 92,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LS09 LWM red Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
92,671 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 LWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,328 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 LWM was last recorded at 92,671 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 11,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,513 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,158 miles
Average per year
4,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,671 miles
  • 2024 – 81,513 miles
  • 2023 – 74,734 miles
  • 2022 – 70,977 miles
  • 2021 – 68,174 miles
  • 2020 – 65,096 miles
  • 2019 – 62,201 miles
  • 2018 – 58,361 miles
  • 2017 – 50,476 miles
  • 2016 – 46,695 miles
  • 2013 – 43,563 miles
  • 2012 – 37,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,671 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,671 miles (+11,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    92,671 miles
    Test number
    416146906254
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass81,513 miles (+6,779)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    81,513 miles
    Test number
    527992575199
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass74,734 miles (+3,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    74,734 miles
    Test number
    816166166920
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass70,977 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    70,977 miles
    Test number
    149518967844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,174 miles (+3,078)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    68,174 miles
    Test number
    815486732239
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush splitting heavily (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top suspension mounts have slight play
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wiper not fully secured
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  6. Pass65,096 miles (+2,895)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,096 miles
    Test number
    540441768188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front battery insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut play in top mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut play in top mounting

  7. Pass62,201 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,201 miles
    Test number
    232954183607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,361 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,361 miles
    Test number
    997728187329
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side front wheel rim shows distortion.

  9. Fail58,361 miles (+7,885)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,361 miles
    Test number
    570446254601
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side front wheel rim shows distortion.
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre tread shows a deep split(suspect deep enough to reach the cords)
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre tread shows a deep split(suspect deep enough to reach the cords)

  10. Pass50,476 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,476 miles
    Test number
    435461568910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,695 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,695 miles
    Test number
    621986862468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,563 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,563 miles
    Test number
    308560913331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear bumper insecure
    • NoteNoise from gearbox end aux. belt noisy

  13. Fail43,563 miles (+6,166)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,563 miles
    Test number
    877079103318
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear bumper insecure
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass37,397 miles (+27)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,397 miles
    Test number
    718323382201
    • 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear corner bumper slight damaged

  15. Fail37,370 miles2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,370 miles
    Test number
    258382282208
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • 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 Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear corner bumper slight damaged

Questions about LS09 LWM

Does LS09 LWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 LWM is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 LWM?
The MOT on LS09 LWM is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 LWM done?
LS09 LWM was recorded at 92,671 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,162 miles a year.
Has LS09 LWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 LWM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on LS09 LWM 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 LS09 LWM find?
LS09 LWM passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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