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Suzuki Alto

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,061 cc

LA53 LSNMOT history

LA53 LSN is a black petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 20,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2026
Mileage
20,080 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA53 LSN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,061 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA53 LSN was last recorded at 20,080 miles on 27 Jan 2025, 375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,705 miles · 22 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
375 miles
Average per year
931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 20,080 miles
  • 2024 – 19,705 miles
  • 2023 – 19,406 miles
  • 2022 – 18,791 miles
  • 2021 – 18,414 miles
  • 2020 – 18,251 miles
  • 2019 – 18,049 miles
  • 2018 – 17,056 miles
  • 2017 – 15,880 miles
  • 2016 – 15,267 miles
  • 2015 – 13,562 miles
  • 2014 – 12,123 miles
  • 2013 – 10,560 miles
  • 2012 – 9,304 miles
  • 2011 – 8,127 miles
  • 2010 – 6,692 miles
  • 2009 – 5,500 miles
  • 2008 – 4,231 miles
  • 2007 – 3,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,080 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Hand brake has slight travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake needs slight adjustment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,080 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    20,080 miles
    Test number
    921812443150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass19,705 miles (+299)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    19,705 miles
    Test number
    739913489409
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass19,406 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    19,406 miles
    Test number
    475241164923
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust skin corroded

  4. Fail19,406 miles (+615)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,406 miles
    Test number
    316247005387
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust skin corroded

  5. Pass18,791 miles (+377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    18,791 miles
    Test number
    257449684407
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryHand brake has slight travel

  6. Pass18,414 miles (+163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    18,414 miles
    Test number
    245788590558
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs slight adjustment
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlamp damaged

  7. Pass18,251 miles (+202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    18,251 miles
    Test number
    481667825519
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box has slight surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryHand brake has slight travel

  8. Pass18,049 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    18,049 miles
    Test number
    602031100225
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs slight adjustment

  9. Fail18,038 miles (+982)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,038 miles
    Test number
    626539397598
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass17,056 miles (+1,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    17,056 miles
    Test number
    788455267206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass15,880 miles (+613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    15,880 miles
    Test number
    655497926249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  12. Pass15,267 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    15,267 miles
    Test number
    443038168256
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box is deteriorated (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  13. Fail15,267 miles (+1,705)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,267 miles
    Test number
    813830203011
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box is deteriorated (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass13,562 miles (+1,439)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    13,562 miles
    Test number
    506360335018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass12,123 miles (+1,563)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    12,123 miles
    Test number
    316888924098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWipers deteriorated

  16. Pass10,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    10,560 miles
    Test number
    517880233085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail10,560 miles (+1,256)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,560 miles
    Test number
    119280533457
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass9,304 miles (+1,177)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    9,304 miles
    Test number
    107491332002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,127 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    8,127 miles
    Test number
    926328521057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,692 miles (+1,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    6,692 miles
    Test number
    102209210407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass5,500 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    5,500 miles
    Test number
    174027629028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail5,499 miles (+1,268)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,499 miles
    Test number
    502146829003
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass4,231 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    4,231 miles
    Test number
    360501938076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass3,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    3,311 miles
    Test number
    960280027002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA53 LSN

Does LA53 LSN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA53 LSN expired on 30 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA53 LSN?
The MOT on LA53 LSN expired on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA53 LSN done?
LA53 LSN was recorded at 20,080 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2025, an average of 931 miles a year.
Has LA53 LSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA53 LSN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LA53 LSN 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 LA53 LSN find?
LA53 LSN passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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