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Suzuki Alto

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 996 cc

983 HLWMOT history

983 HLW is a black petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 384,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

983 HLW black Suzuki Alto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Alto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
384,349 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
24,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
983 HLW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

983 HLW was last recorded at 384,349 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 19,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
364,533 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
19,816 miles
Average per year
24,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 384,349 miles
  • 2025 – 364,533 miles
  • 2024 – 341,299 miles
  • 2023 – 314,169 miles
  • 2022 – 284,016 miles
  • 2021 – 259,949 miles
  • 2020 – 258,046 miles
  • 2019 – 219,310 miles
  • 2018 – 195,745 miles
  • 2017 – 167,222 miles
  • 2016 – 137,500 miles
  • 2015 – 105,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass384,349 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear OUTER SILL DAMAGED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass384,349 miles (+19,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    384,349 miles
    Test number
    368731397319
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass364,533 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    364,533 miles
    Test number
    784297679030
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail364,527 miles (+23,228)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    364,527 miles
    Test number
    428472366992
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass341,299 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    341,299 miles
    Test number
    214976622157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear OUTER SILL DAMAGED

  5. Fail341,286 miles (+27,117)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    341,286 miles
    Test number
    619584647921
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear OUTER SILL DAMAGED

  6. Pass314,169 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    314,169 miles
    Test number
    171110197978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail314,168 miles (+30,152)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    314,168 miles
    Test number
    526074544418
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (ABOVE TANK) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass284,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    284,016 miles
    Test number
    843565831041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail284,016 miles (+17,900)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,016 miles
    Test number
    248396864709
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass266,116 miles (+6,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    266,116 miles
    Test number
    319157127598
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass259,949 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    259,949 miles
    Test number
    181005222223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass258,046 miles (+38,736)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    258,046 miles
    Test number
    819447639546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass219,310 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    219,310 miles
    Test number
    421411159031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail219,310 miles (+23,565)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,310 miles
    Test number
    785867313974
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass195,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    195,745 miles
    Test number
    682896059788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail195,745 miles (+28,523)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,745 miles
    Test number
    886646316330
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass167,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    167,222 miles
    Test number
    587095991511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail167,222 miles (+29,722)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,222 miles
    Test number
    925457529778
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  19. Pass137,500 miles (+31,898)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    137,500 miles
    Test number
    784244890952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,602 miles
    Test number
    265617054471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail105,602 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,602 miles
    Test number
    959265329499
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about 983 HLW

What vehicle is registration 983 HLW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 983 HLW on a black petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 1 Sept 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 983 HLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 983 HLW is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 983 HLW?
The MOT on 983 HLW is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 983 HLW done?
983 HLW was recorded at 384,349 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 24,923 miles a year.
Has 983 HLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 983 HLW has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 983 HLW 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 983 HLW find?
983 HLW passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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