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Suzuki Alto

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,061 cc

L8 RODMOT history

L8 ROD is a silver petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 27,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
27,460 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 ROD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,061 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 ROD was last recorded at 27,460 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,198 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,262 miles
Average per year
1,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,460 miles
  • 2025 – 26,198 miles
  • 2024 – 25,232 miles
  • 2023 – 24,136 miles
  • 2022 – 22,936 miles
  • 2021 – 21,563 miles
  • 2020 – 20,417 miles
  • 2019 – 19,188 miles
  • 2018 – 17,088 miles
  • 2017 – 15,943 miles
  • 2016 – 15,586 miles
  • 2015 – 15,357 miles
  • 2014 – 15,144 miles
  • 2013 – 14,907 miles
  • 2012 – 14,668 miles
  • 2011 – 14,340 miles
  • 2010 – 13,970 miles
  • 2009 – 3,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,460 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    27,460 miles
    Test number
    593241246037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail27,457 miles (+1,259)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,457 miles
    Test number
    836633635940
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass26,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    26,198 miles
    Test number
    317503364857
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail26,194 miles (+962)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,194 miles
    Test number
    389819772008
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass25,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    25,232 miles
    Test number
    540313771449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail25,229 miles (+1,093)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,229 miles
    Test number
    264108715109
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  7. Pass24,136 miles (+1,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    24,136 miles
    Test number
    862839140799
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass22,936 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    22,936 miles
    Test number
    725850210413
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody area's and component's have some surface corrosion

  9. Fail22,933 miles (+1,370)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,933 miles
    Test number
    374063324455
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody area's and component's have some surface corrosion

  10. Pass21,563 miles (+1,146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    21,563 miles
    Test number
    713796398599
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass20,417 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    20,417 miles
    Test number
    669482700831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail20,415 miles (+1,227)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,415 miles
    Test number
    956855421452
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass19,188 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    19,188 miles
    Test number
    607932848689
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody area's and component's lightly corroded

  14. Fail19,186 miles (+2,098)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,186 miles
    Test number
    559716252361
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Tie bar mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody area's and component's lightly corroded

  15. Pass17,088 miles (+1,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    17,088 miles
    Test number
    323429859188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody area's and component's inc. exhaust corroded

  16. Pass15,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    15,943 miles
    Test number
    730417811453
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody components corroded

  17. Fail15,940 miles (+354)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,940 miles
    Test number
    112555989984
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody components corroded

  18. Pass15,586 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    15,586 miles
    Test number
    688272779347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,357 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    15,357 miles
    Test number
    370970247919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    15,144 miles
    Test number
    526822564202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail15,143 miles (+236)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,143 miles
    Test number
    295832364242
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  22. Pass14,907 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    14,907 miles
    Test number
    825793763226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail14,904 miles (+236)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,904 miles
    Test number
    126902763282
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  24. Pass14,668 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,668 miles
    Test number
    106682562271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail14,340 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,340 miles
    Test number
    625394661213
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass14,340 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    14,340 miles
    Test number
    777274261290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,970 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    13,970 miles
    Test number
    684617560296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,725 miles (+7,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    10,725 miles
    Test number
    451574100140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass3,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    3,564 miles
    Test number
    151033519167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 ROD

Does L8 ROD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 ROD is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 ROD?
The MOT on L8 ROD is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 ROD done?
L8 ROD was recorded at 27,460 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 1,375 miles a year.
Has L8 ROD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 ROD has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 ROD 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 L8 ROD find?
L8 ROD passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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