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Suzuki Alto

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 996 cc

LB09 BUJMOT history

LB09 BUJ is a grey petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 23 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,090 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 BUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 BUJ was last recorded at 115,090 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 12,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,035 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,055 miles
Average per year
6,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,090 miles
  • 2025 – 103,035 miles
  • 2024 – 100,183 miles
  • 2023 – 97,661 miles
  • 2022 – 92,700 miles
  • 2021 – 87,113 miles
  • 2020 – 84,379 miles
  • 2019 – 79,159 miles
  • 2018 – 70,956 miles
  • 2017 – 62,281 miles
  • 2016 – 53,391 miles
  • 2015 – 44,905 miles
  • 2014 – 35,321 miles
  • 2013 – 26,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,090 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,090 miles (+12,055)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,090 miles
    Test number
    744630360795
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,035 miles (+2,852)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    103,035 miles
    Test number
    244014304297
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,183 miles (+2,522)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,183 miles
    Test number
    340242538696
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass97,661 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    97,661 miles
    Test number
    169395091148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail97,661 miles (+4,961)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,661 miles
    Test number
    540994407877
    • Repaired at testFront Bumper insecure Offside corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass92,700 miles (+5,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    92,700 miles
    Test number
    753079697285
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,113 miles (+2,734)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    87,113 miles
    Test number
    462531399428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,379 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    84,379 miles
    Test number
    811580991761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail84,369 miles (+5,210)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,369 miles
    Test number
    575730943687
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2020
    Odometer
    79,159 miles
    Test number
    117829678618
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail79,159 miles (+8,203)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,159 miles
    Test number
    752194079503
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass70,956 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,956 miles
    Test number
    852112531635
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Fail70,956 miles (+8,675)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,956 miles
    Test number
    764160499318
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  14. Pass62,281 miles (+8,890)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,281 miles
    Test number
    178182039852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,391 miles
    Test number
    752901140498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,391 miles (+8,486)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,391 miles
    Test number
    178088808679
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass44,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,905 miles
    Test number
    655946745180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,905 miles (+9,584)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,905 miles
    Test number
    687536345140
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass35,321 miles (+8,732)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,321 miles
    Test number
    839369334161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,589 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,589 miles
    Test number
    205383833186
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside wiper

Questions about LB09 BUJ

Does LB09 BUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 BUJ is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 BUJ?
The MOT on LB09 BUJ is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 BUJ done?
LB09 BUJ was recorded at 115,090 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 6,891 miles a year.
Has LB09 BUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 BUJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB09 BUJ 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 LB09 BUJ find?
LB09 BUJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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