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Suzuki Alto

Brown · Petrol · 2011 · 996 cc

J8 GCHMOT history

J8 GCH is a brown petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 19 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 69,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

J8 GCH brown Suzuki Alto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Alto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
69,972 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 GCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 GCH was last recorded at 69,972 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 7,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,414 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
7,558 miles
Average per year
4,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,972 miles
  • 2025 – 49,524 miles
  • 2024 – 37,679 miles
  • 2023 – 36,551 miles
  • 2022 – 35,093 miles
  • 2021 – 33,477 miles
  • 2020 – 32,539 miles
  • 2019 – 30,415 miles
  • 2018 – 28,383 miles
  • 2017 – 26,190 miles
  • 2016 – 24,134 miles
  • 2015 – 21,167 miles
  • 2014 – 17,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,972 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • N/S outer sill damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,972 miles (+7,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    69,972 miles
    Test number
    514951239955
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass62,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    62,414 miles
    Test number
    762534141425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail62,414 miles (+12,890)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,414 miles
    Test number
    915031152614
    • Repaired at testFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  4. Pass49,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    49,524 miles
    Test number
    783256163511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail49,524 miles (+11,845)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,524 miles
    Test number
    116643813546
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass37,679 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    37,679 miles
    Test number
    961520189832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,551 miles (+1,458)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    36,551 miles
    Test number
    278345971686
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine Noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass35,093 miles (+1,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    35,093 miles
    Test number
    352847453058
    • AdvisoryBearing noisey on engine
    • AdvisoryN/S outer sill damaged

  9. Pass33,477 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    33,477 miles
    Test number
    324692917009
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill damaged

  10. Fail33,477 miles (+938)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,477 miles
    Test number
    461703828375
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill damaged

  11. Pass32,539 miles (+2,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    32,539 miles
    Test number
    848583025508
    • AdvisoryDamage to N/S outer sill
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre cracking badly

  12. Pass30,415 miles (+2,032)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    30,415 miles
    Test number
    736962453612
    • AdvisoryDamage to NSR tyre outer wall
    • AdvisoryN/S outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre outer wall cracking

  13. Pass28,383 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    28,383 miles
    Test number
    859547470188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,190 miles (+2,056)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    26,190 miles
    Test number
    205216645063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,134 miles (+2,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,134 miles
    Test number
    447301599431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass21,167 miles (+3,432)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,167 miles
    Test number
    188702565406
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm
    • NoteO/s/f tyre 2mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre 2mm

  17. Pass17,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,735 miles
    Test number
    736433264097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 GCH

Does J8 GCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 GCH is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 GCH?
The MOT on J8 GCH is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 GCH done?
J8 GCH was recorded at 69,972 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 4,129 miles a year.
Has J8 GCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 GCH has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 GCH 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 J8 GCH find?
J8 GCH passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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