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Suzuki Alto

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,061 cc

LB04 MVAMOT history

LB04 MVA is a black petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 9 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 54,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2022
Mileage
54,018 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2021
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 MVA
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
9 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 MVA was last recorded at 54,018 miles on 10 Nov 2021, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,999 miles · 8 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
2,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 54,018 miles
  • 2020 – 50,296 miles
  • 2019 – 47,042 miles
  • 2018 – 45,278 miles
  • 2017 – 44,306 miles
  • 2016 – 43,060 miles
  • 2015 – 42,063 miles
  • 2014 – 39,952 miles
  • 2013 – 38,823 miles
  • 2012 – 38,049 miles
  • 2011 – 37,052 miles
  • 2010 – 35,623 miles
  • 2009 – 34,969 miles
  • 2008 – 34,273 miles
  • 2007 – 24,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,018 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease/ underseal (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all cover by grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Coil spring corroded front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,018 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,018 miles
    Test number
    592149362874
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease/ underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail53,999 miles (+3,703)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,999 miles
    Test number
    430899118399
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease/ underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass50,296 miles (+28)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,296 miles
    Test number
    410919583905
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged secure by black tape (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all cover by grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion to body and suspension component

  4. Fail50,268 miles (+3,226)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,268 miles
    Test number
    933790889813
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged secure by black tape (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all cover by grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened may require to replace soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion to body and suspension component

  5. Pass47,042 miles (+1,764)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,042 miles
    Test number
    297852040955
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion to body and suspension components

  6. Pass45,278 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    45,278 miles
    Test number
    793995420138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside floor area starting to corrode

  7. Fail45,278 miles (+972)1 dangerous4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,278 miles
    Test number
    678229044194
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside floor area starting to corrode

  8. Pass44,306 miles (+8)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,306 miles
    Test number
    332267871854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail44,298 miles (+1,238)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,298 miles
    Test number
    564488321274
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bolt on anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass43,060 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,060 miles
    Test number
    624871780146
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront rad mount coroded
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyreperrisd

  11. Fail43,060 miles (+997)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,060 miles
    Test number
    238086062490
    • DangerousRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront rad mount coroded
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyreperrisd

  12. Pass42,063 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,063 miles
    Test number
    211044788229
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar mounts very rusty
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms very rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing

  13. Fail42,063 miles (+2,111)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,063 miles
    Test number
    737646324343
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven weak (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar mounts very rusty
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms very rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing

  14. Pass39,952 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,952 miles
    Test number
    647643224332
    • NoteOffside & nearside front lower suspension arms very rusty

  15. Fail39,952 miles (+1,129)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,952 miles
    Test number
    798581224370
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside & nearside front lower suspension arms very rusty

  16. Pass38,823 miles (+774)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,823 miles
    Test number
    867229923345
    • NoteOffside & nearside front suspension arms rusty

  17. Fail38,049 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,049 miles
    Test number
    319912332320
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass38,049 miles (+997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,049 miles
    Test number
    839732232342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass37,052 miles (+1,429)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,052 miles
    Test number
    316943331397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass35,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,623 miles
    Test number
    364512420340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,623 miles (+654)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,623 miles
    Test number
    501412220368
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass34,969 miles (+24)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,969 miles
    Test number
    650454829393
    • NoteChips to screen
    • NoteO/s front inner wheel rim damaged
    • NoteSlight blow to centre pipe joint

  23. Fail34,945 miles (+672)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,945 miles
    Test number
    444203629422
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteChips to screen
    • NoteO/s front inner wheel rim damaged
    • NoteRear silencer outer casing corroded

  24. Pass34,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,273 miles
    Test number
    882006028332
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail34,273 miles (+10,027)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,273 miles
    Test number
    372055328368
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass24,246 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,246 miles
    Test number
    111101327346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail24,246 miles2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,246 miles
    Test number
    973810327398
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about LB04 MVA

Does LB04 MVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 MVA expired on 9 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 MVA?
The MOT on LB04 MVA expired on 9 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 MVA done?
LB04 MVA was recorded at 54,018 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2021, an average of 2,129 miles a year.
Has LB04 MVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 MVA has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB04 MVA 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 LB04 MVA find?
LB04 MVA passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease/ underseal; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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