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Suzuki Swift

Orange · Petrol · 2009 · 1,328 cc

LS09 NHMMOT history

LS09 NHM is an orange petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 21 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

LS09 NHM orange Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
120,199 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 NHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,328 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 NHM was last recorded at 120,199 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,188 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
6,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,199 miles
  • 2025 – 112,820 miles
  • 2024 – 108,556 miles
  • 2023 – 99,636 miles
  • 2022 – 91,818 miles
  • 2021 – 88,525 miles
  • 2020 – 81,446 miles
  • 2019 – 73,997 miles
  • 2018 – 62,115 miles
  • 2017 – 61,766 miles
  • 2016 – 60,685 miles
  • 2014 – 43,954 miles
  • 2013 – 35,096 miles
  • 2012 – 26,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,199 miles
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear axelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))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 Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear tyres cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,199 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    120,199 miles
    Test number
    209180036540
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear axel
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail120,188 miles (+7,368)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,188 miles
    Test number
    689514522774
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high WONT ADJUST LOWER ANY MORE (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear axel
  3. Pass112,820 miles (+4,264)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    112,820 miles
    Test number
    399814811745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,556 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,556 miles
    Test number
    766810564197
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail108,556 miles (+64)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,556 miles
    Test number
    405538911255
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose all 4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail108,492 miles (+8,856)4 dangerous10 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,492 miles
    Test number
    177816433389
    • DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible Tape covering part of reg. (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear crash bar is deformed.
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass99,636 miles (+7,818)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,636 miles
    Test number
    242371085169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,818 miles (+3,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,818 miles
    Test number
    918441250626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass88,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,525 miles
    Test number
    621326856867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,525 miles (+7,079)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,525 miles
    Test number
    473019009366
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass81,446 miles (+7,449)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    81,446 miles
    Test number
    802430995648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,997 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,997 miles
    Test number
    431555874613
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Fail73,997 miles (+11,882)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,997 miles
    Test number
    845605198828
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass62,115 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,115 miles
    Test number
    670683087997
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked
  15. Fail62,115 miles (+349)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,115 miles
    Test number
    853160114670
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked
  16. Pass61,766 miles (+1,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,766 miles
    Test number
    816065365433
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding.
  17. Pass60,685 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,685 miles
    Test number
    205897140073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,681 miles (+16,727)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,681 miles
    Test number
    108451454974
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
  19. Pass43,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,954 miles
    Test number
    246703414151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Fail43,954 miles (+8,858)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,954 miles
    Test number
    658393814135
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass35,096 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,096 miles
    Test number
    348975813138
    • NoteGearbox has oil leak
    • NoteO/s/r brake slightly binding
  22. Fail35,096 miles (+8,961)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,096 miles
    Test number
    765045013115
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteGearbox has oil leak
    • NoteO/s/r brake slightly binding
  23. Pass26,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,135 miles
    Test number
    317462412141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 NHM

Does LS09 NHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 NHM is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 NHM?
The MOT on LS09 NHM is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 NHM done?
LS09 NHM was recorded at 120,199 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 6,565 miles a year.
Has LS09 NHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 NHM has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 NHM 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 NHM find?
LS09 NHM passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: slight corrosion to rear axel; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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