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Suzuki Alto

Red · Petrol · 2015 · 996 cc

L18 WNTMOT history

L18 WNT is a red petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 29 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 41,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
41,259 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 WNT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 WNT was last recorded at 41,259 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 3,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,020 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,239 miles
Average per year
3,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,259 miles
  • 2025 – 38,020 miles
  • 2024 – 36,164 miles
  • 2023 – 34,184 miles
  • 2022 – 32,025 miles
  • 2021 – 29,463 miles
  • 2020 – 25,818 miles
  • 2019 – 20,707 miles
  • 2018 – 15,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,259 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 24 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,259 miles (+3,239)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    41,259 miles
    Test number
    599753842060
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass38,020 miles (+1,856)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    38,020 miles
    Test number
    537896193111
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber corroded

  3. Pass36,164 miles (+1,980)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    36,164 miles
    Test number
    670424778728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded

  4. Pass34,184 miles (+2,159)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    34,184 miles
    Test number
    975837455320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass32,025 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    32,025 miles
    Test number
    510006712293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber castings corroded

  6. Fail32,025 miles (+2,562)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,025 miles
    Test number
    662887762691
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber castings corroded

  7. Pass29,463 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    29,463 miles
    Test number
    226419636450
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber casting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber casting corroded

  8. Fail29,463 miles (+3,645)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,463 miles
    Test number
    867913758378
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber casting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber casting corroded

  9. Pass25,818 miles (+5,111)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    25,818 miles
    Test number
    366286341683
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass20,707 miles (+5,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    20,707 miles
    Test number
    413058895151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass15,453 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    15,453 miles
    Test number
    161735996627
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about L18 WNT

Does L18 WNT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 WNT is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 WNT?
The MOT on L18 WNT is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 WNT done?
L18 WNT was recorded at 41,259 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 3,224 miles a year.
Has L18 WNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 WNT has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 WNT 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 L18 WNT find?
L18 WNT passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded all corroded; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorber corroded, and 3 more.

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