Suzuki Alto
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,061 cc
LB53 HCZMOT history
LB53 HCZ is a silver petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 14 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 27,779 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 27,779 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,358 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 HCZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Alto
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,061 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 14 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 HCZ was last recorded at 27,779 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 1,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Jul 2011: 7,157 miles, lower than 51,774 miles on 3 Jul 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 26,527 miles · 7 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,252 miles
- Average per year
- 1,358 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 27,779 miles
- 2025 – 26,527 miles
- 2024 – 25,726 miles
- 2022 – 24,700 miles
- 2020 – 22,722 miles
- 2019 – 21,515 miles
- 2018 – 20,178 miles
- 2017 – 18,380 miles
- 2016 – 16,522 miles
- 2015 – 14,589 miles
- 2014 – 12,979 miles
- 2013 – 11,033 miles
- 2012 – 8,917 miles
- 2011 – 7,157 miles
- 2010 – 51,774 miles
- 2009 – 4,082 miles
- 2008 – 2,768 miles
- 2007 – 2,007 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass27,779 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
29 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass27,779 miles (+1,252)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 27,779 miles
- Test number
- 135749977941
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass26,527 miles (+801)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 26,527 miles
- Test number
- 300253127751
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass25,726 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 25,726 miles
- Test number
- 694283214575
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,726 miles (+1,026)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,726 miles
- Test number
- 101858554911
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass24,700 miles (+948)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 24,700 miles
- Test number
- 796106902635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,752 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 23,752 miles
- Test number
- 419300477344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,752 miles (+1,030)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,752 miles
- Test number
- 110693239367
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Pass22,722 miles (+1,207)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 22,722 miles
- Test number
- 663289697615
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass21,515 miles3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 21,515 miles
- Test number
- 463315768243
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail21,515 miles (+1,337)1 dangerous10 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,515 miles
- Test number
- 723371984802
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass20,178 miles (+1,798)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 20,178 miles
- Test number
- 354308177710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,380 miles (+1,858)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 18,380 miles
- Test number
- 546440893715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,522 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 16,522 miles
- Test number
- 124092833765
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail16,522 miles (+1,933)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,522 miles
- Test number
- 785682379263
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass14,589 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 14,589 miles
- Test number
- 265888775149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,589 miles (+1,610)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,589 miles
- Test number
- 997918275124
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass12,979 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 12,979 miles
- Test number
- 828481484148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,978 miles (+1,945)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,978 miles
- Test number
- 518859774165
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass11,033 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 11,033 miles
- Test number
- 527606483195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,033 miles (+2,116)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,033 miles
- Test number
- 737436683104
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass8,917 miles (+1,760)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 8,917 miles
- Test number
- 429307382176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,157 miles (-44,617)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 7,157 miles
- Test number
- 195775481104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,774 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,774 miles
- Test number
- 231304680474
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass51,774 miles (+47,692)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 51,774 miles
- Test number
- 734054680188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail4,082 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,082 miles
- Test number
- 134375089165
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass4,082 miles (+1,314)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 4,082 miles
- Test number
- 363235689144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,768 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 2,768 miles
- Test number
- 532799818037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail2,768 miles (+761)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 2,768 miles
- Test number
- 813249718023
- 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)
Pass2,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 2,007 miles
- Test number
- 811265317008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 HCZ
- Does LB53 HCZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 HCZ is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 HCZ?
- The MOT on LB53 HCZ is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 HCZ done?
- LB53 HCZ was recorded at 27,779 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 1,358 miles a year.
- Has LB53 HCZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 HCZ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB53 HCZ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB53 HCZ find?
- LB53 HCZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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