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Suzuki Alto

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 996 cc

L24 SBCMOT history

L24 SBC is a red petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 22 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 118,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
118,598 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 SBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 SBC was last recorded at 118,598 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,653 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,945 miles
Average per year
7,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,598 miles
  • 2025 – 116,653 miles
  • 2024 – 111,242 miles
  • 2023 – 107,577 miles
  • 2022 – 106,618 miles
  • 2021 – 105,816 miles
  • 2020 – 104,399 miles
  • 2019 – 103,207 miles
  • 2018 – 89,894 miles
  • 2017 – 75,919 miles
  • 2016 – 68,846 miles
  • 2015 – 58,894 miles
  • 2014 – 45,759 miles
  • 2013 – 28,269 miles
  • 2012 – 9,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,598 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear shock absorbers corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,598 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    118,598 miles
    Test number
    192122393909
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail118,596 miles (+1,943)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,596 miles
    Test number
    881976236172
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass116,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    116,653 miles
    Test number
    840877653336
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail116,653 miles (+5,411)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,653 miles
    Test number
    348094234362
    • MajorSteering locking device missing both track rod ends (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass111,242 miles (+3,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,242 miles
    Test number
    699739407088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass107,577 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,577 miles
    Test number
    801048782019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,618 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,618 miles
    Test number
    718906149739
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded

  8. Fail106,618 miles (+802)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,618 miles
    Test number
    849669826765
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded

  9. Pass105,816 miles (+1,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,816 miles
    Test number
    508115110361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass104,399 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,399 miles
    Test number
    446924197729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,207 miles (+13,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,207 miles
    Test number
    701727392310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer door handle broken, door can still be opened from out side

  12. Pass89,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,894 miles
    Test number
    316729764342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,894 miles (+13,975)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,894 miles
    Test number
    768883395966
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass75,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,919 miles
    Test number
    350785280145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,919 miles (+7,073)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,919 miles
    Test number
    978575182505
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass68,846 miles (+9,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,846 miles
    Test number
    644860527004
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass58,894 miles (+13,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,894 miles
    Test number
    168942675406
    • 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)

  18. Pass45,759 miles (+17,490)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,759 miles
    Test number
    718556464080
    • NoteOs/f outer door handle sticking

  19. Pass28,269 miles (+18,302)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,269 miles
    Test number
    116762173006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    9,967 miles
    Test number
    286786282029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L24 SBC

Does L24 SBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 SBC is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 SBC?
The MOT on L24 SBC is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 SBC done?
L24 SBC was recorded at 118,598 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 7,791 miles a year.
Has L24 SBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 SBC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L24 SBC 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 L24 SBC find?
L24 SBC passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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