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Suzuki Alto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 996 cc

LB12 VCXMOT history

LB12 VCX is a blue petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 14 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 47,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
47,254 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 VCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 VCX was last recorded at 47,254 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 5,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,222 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,032 miles
Average per year
3,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,254 miles
  • 2024 – 42,222 miles
  • 2023 – 40,326 miles
  • 2022 – 38,204 miles
  • 2021 – 35,125 miles
  • 2020 – 26,345 miles
  • 2019 – 19,334 miles
  • 2018 – 15,089 miles
  • 2017 – 13,383 miles
  • 2016 – 10,482 miles
  • 2015 – 10,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,254 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n.s & o.s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,254 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    47,254 miles
    Test number
    613608093756
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n.s & o.s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail47,254 miles (+5,032)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,254 miles
    Test number
    912133161502
    • Repaired at testFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n.s & o.s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass42,222 miles (+1,896)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    42,222 miles
    Test number
    998685625666
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four front and rear offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearsdie (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle - corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear general corrosion to underbody

  4. Pass40,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    40,326 miles
    Test number
    618086340356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail40,326 miles (+237)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,326 miles
    Test number
    328476935810
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass40,089 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    40,089 miles
    Test number
    419159202674
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail40,088 miles (+1,884)2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,088 miles
    Test number
    468658440168
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass38,204 miles (+3,079)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    38,204 miles
    Test number
    788000550526
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass35,125 miles (+8,780)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    35,125 miles
    Test number
    276866608102
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass26,345 miles (+7,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    26,345 miles
    Test number
    932625627093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass19,334 miles (+4,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    19,334 miles
    Test number
    405017860357
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass15,089 miles (+1,706)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    15,089 miles
    Test number
    657285741511
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass13,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    13,383 miles
    Test number
    892465411222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail13,383 miles (+2,901)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,383 miles
    Test number
    677120167313
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass10,482 miles (+375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    10,482 miles
    Test number
    332273044767
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass10,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    10,107 miles
    Test number
    807173925273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 VCX

Does LB12 VCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VCX is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 VCX?
The MOT on LB12 VCX is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 VCX done?
LB12 VCX was recorded at 47,254 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 3,620 miles a year.
Has LB12 VCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 VCX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 VCX 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 VCX find?
LB12 VCX passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded all four springs corroded; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n.s & o.s, and 2 more.

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