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Suzuki Alto

Yellow · Petrol · 2005 · 1,061 cc

LB05 BVAMOT history

LB05 BVA is a yellow petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 93,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2024
Mileage
93,051 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2023
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 BVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,061 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 BVA was last recorded at 93,051 miles on 13 Apr 2023, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,032 miles · 29 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
5,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 93,051 miles
  • 2022 – 83,595 miles
  • 2021 – 81,155 miles
  • 2020 – 73,488 miles
  • 2019 – 73,470 miles
  • 2018 – 72,984 miles
  • 2017 – 64,117 miles
  • 2016 – 56,533 miles
  • 2015 – 48,135 miles
  • 2014 – 39,814 miles
  • 2013 – 30,857 miles
  • 2012 – 23,145 miles
  • 2011 – 14,093 miles
  • 2010 – 13,733 miles
  • 2009 – 12,228 miles
  • 2008 – 9,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,051 miles
  • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight fray drivers seatbelt webbing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,051 miles (+19)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,051 miles
    Test number
    503400078177
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail93,032 miles (+9,437)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,032 miles
    Test number
    101000265724
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass83,595 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    83,595 miles
    Test number
    704755848031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,526 miles (+2,371)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,526 miles
    Test number
    958264897718
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  5. Pass81,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    81,155 miles
    Test number
    334670279924
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail81,155 miles (+7,667)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,155 miles
    Test number
    337522075204
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass73,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2021
    Odometer
    73,488 miles
    Test number
    105243035041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  8. Fail73,487 miles (+17)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,487 miles
    Test number
    470737788407
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  9. Pass73,470 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2020
    Odometer
    73,470 miles
    Test number
    116145928797
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail73,470 miles (+486)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,470 miles
    Test number
    419277551939
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass72,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,984 miles
    Test number
    502505953798
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail72,984 miles (+1,419)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,984 miles
    Test number
    512749964892
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass71,565 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,565 miles
    Test number
    192846675646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,457 miles (+7,340)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,457 miles
    Test number
    947685754788
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass64,117 miles (+7,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,117 miles
    Test number
    303071910213
    • AdvisoryRear exaust bracket broken-system still secure
    • AdvisorySlight fray drivers seatbelt webbing

  16. Pass56,533 miles (+8,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,533 miles
    Test number
    145495440419
    • AdvisorySlight fray drivers seatbelt webbing

  17. Fail48,135 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,135 miles
    Test number
    395245075071
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight fray edge of drivers seatbelt webbing

  18. Pass48,135 miles (+8,321)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,135 miles
    Test number
    457095775049
    • NoteSlight fray edge of drivers seatbelt webbing

  19. Pass39,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,814 miles
    Test number
    525193084027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,814 miles (+8,957)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,814 miles
    Test number
    139853184486
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass30,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,857 miles
    Test number
    898401173001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,827 miles (+7,682)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,827 miles
    Test number
    577101273038
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass23,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,145 miles
    Test number
    307999572018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,145 miles (+9,052)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,145 miles
    Test number
    805179372073
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass14,093 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,093 miles
    Test number
    327378181035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    13,733 miles
    Test number
    480144140156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail13,733 miles (+1,505)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,733 miles
    Test number
    892124040156
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass12,228 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    12,228 miles
    Test number
    892909949182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail12,225 miles (+2,363)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,225 miles
    Test number
    273578849494
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass9,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    9,862 miles
    Test number
    214710558137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LB05 BVA

Does LB05 BVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 BVA expired on 12 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 BVA?
The MOT on LB05 BVA expired on 12 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 BVA done?
LB05 BVA was recorded at 93,051 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2023, an average of 5,594 miles a year.
Has LB05 BVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 BVA has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 BVA 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 LB05 BVA find?
LB05 BVA passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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