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Suzuki Alto

White · Petrol · 2012 · 996 cc

LB12 ARUMOT history

LB12 ARU is a white petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 99,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
99,786 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 ARU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 ARU was last recorded at 99,786 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 4,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,947 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,839 miles
Average per year
4,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,786 miles
  • 2025 – 94,947 miles
  • 2024 – 90,888 miles
  • 2023 – 88,100 miles
  • 2022 – 85,409 miles
  • 2021 – 82,844 miles
  • 2020 – 80,864 miles
  • 2019 – 78,509 miles
  • 2018 – 75,953 miles
  • 2017 – 70,803 miles
  • 2016 – 65,167 miles
  • 2015 – 50,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,786 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test x2

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,786 miles (+4,839)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    99,786 miles
    Test number
    117904601522
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test x2

  2. Pass94,947 miles (+28)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,947 miles
    Test number
    369483240469
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Fail94,919 miles (+4,031)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,919 miles
    Test number
    869904625777
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass90,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,888 miles
    Test number
    532859446271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail90,888 miles (+2,788)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,888 miles
    Test number
    314803535495
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass88,100 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,100 miles
    Test number
    788492894339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail88,083 miles (+2,674)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,083 miles
    Test number
    215053048130
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass85,409 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,409 miles
    Test number
    881797482581
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail85,409 miles (+2,565)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,409 miles
    Test number
    553220351428
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass82,844 miles (+1,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,844 miles
    Test number
    333980029627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Wearing Low On The Inner Edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass80,864 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,864 miles
    Test number
    764012475130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail80,853 miles (+2,344)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,853 miles
    Test number
    215003051872
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass78,509 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,509 miles
    Test number
    272010652003
    • AdvisoryClutch badly sleeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail78,509 miles (+2,556)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,509 miles
    Test number
    357814358004
    • DangerousOffside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached locking nut split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end modification unsafe locking nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch badly sleeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass75,953 miles (+5,150)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,953 miles
    Test number
    461016050283
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass70,803 miles (+5,636)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,803 miles
    Test number
    136729755685
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak of grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak of grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass65,167 miles (+14,712)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,167 miles
    Test number
    228426654508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,455 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,455 miles
    Test number
    277162725203
    • 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)
    • NoteWipers split

Questions about LB12 ARU

Does LB12 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 ARU is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 ARU?
The MOT on LB12 ARU is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 ARU done?
LB12 ARU was recorded at 99,786 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 4,448 miles a year.
Has LB12 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 ARU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 ARU 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 LB12 ARU find?
LB12 ARU passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2, and 1 more.

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