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Suzuki Swift

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,490 cc

LT59 WHLMOT history

LT59 WHL is a black petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 9 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 106,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LT59 WHL black Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,298 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 WHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 WHL was last recorded at 106,298 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 7,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,242 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,056 miles
Average per year
7,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,298 miles
  • 2024 – 99,242 miles
  • 2023 – 94,446 miles
  • 2022 – 88,090 miles
  • 2021 – 83,361 miles
  • 2020 – 81,405 miles
  • 2019 – 72,330 miles
  • 2018 – 61,301 miles
  • 2017 – 57,998 miles
  • 2016 – 48,329 miles
  • 2015 – 40,414 miles
  • 2014 – 31,059 miles
  • 2012 – 7,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,298 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,298 miles (+7,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,298 miles
    Test number
    932743494810
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,242 miles (+4,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    99,242 miles
    Test number
    941304710353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,446 miles (+35)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,446 miles
    Test number
    896529639320
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,411 miles (+6,321)1 dangerous8 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,411 miles
    Test number
    983142880319
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,090 miles (+126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,090 miles
    Test number
    267510621673
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Fail87,964 miles (+4,603)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,964 miles
    Test number
    504360441469
    • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end nut locking pin (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end nut locking pin (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass83,361 miles (+1,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,361 miles
    Test number
    949079171654
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshild at the down pipe loos
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass81,405 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,405 miles
    Test number
    863360529437
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper deteriorated

  9. Fail81,405 miles (+9,075)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,405 miles
    Test number
    435923063737
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper deteriorated

  10. Pass72,330 miles (+11,029)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    72,330 miles
    Test number
    938029196287
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass61,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,301 miles
    Test number
    718283552654
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail61,301 miles (+3,303)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,301 miles
    Test number
    425411787885
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass57,998 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,998 miles
    Test number
    148425624031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,997 miles (+9,668)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,997 miles
    Test number
    422337723283
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass48,329 miles (+7,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,329 miles
    Test number
    107793921146
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass40,414 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,414 miles
    Test number
    638636465078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,316 miles (+9,257)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,316 miles
    Test number
    679262265029
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass31,059 miles (+23,207)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    31,059 miles
    Test number
    248727914035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    7,852 miles
    Test number
    486826282226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT59 WHL

Does LT59 WHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 WHL is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 WHL?
The MOT on LT59 WHL is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 WHL done?
LT59 WHL was recorded at 106,298 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 7,418 miles a year.
Has LT59 WHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 WHL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LT59 WHL 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 LT59 WHL find?
LT59 WHL passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front.

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