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Suzuki Alto

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,061 cc

LB53 VBVMOT history

LB53 VBV is a black petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 22 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 34,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
34,018 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,061 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VBV was last recorded at 34,018 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 8,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,396 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,622 miles
Average per year
1,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,018 miles
  • 2025 – 25,396 miles
  • 2024 – 23,672 miles
  • 2023 – 23,533 miles
  • 2022 – 23,349 miles
  • 2021 – 23,257 miles
  • 2020 – 23,148 miles
  • 2019 – 21,971 miles
  • 2018 – 20,815 miles
  • 2017 – 19,578 miles
  • 2016 – 18,522 miles
  • 2015 – 17,801 miles
  • 2014 – 17,132 miles
  • 2013 – 16,316 miles
  • 2012 – 15,109 miles
  • 2011 – 13,618 miles
  • 2010 – 12,425 miles
  • 2009 – 11,560 miles
  • 2008 – 10,854 miles
  • 2007 – 9,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,018 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Underside corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,018 miles (+8,622)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    34,018 miles
    Test number
    591031500701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass25,396 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    25,396 miles
    Test number
    746829935928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass23,672 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    23,672 miles
    Test number
    611467895441
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened to rear,inc al coil springs. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTested in wet

  4. Fail23,671 miles (+138)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,671 miles
    Test number
    383978080600
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened to rear,inc al coil springs. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTested in wet

  5. Pass23,533 miles (+184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    23,533 miles
    Test number
    916220010698
    • AdvisoryExhaust system weak
    • AdvisoryInner wings corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sills, floors, inner sills and suspension components heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryTyres perished

  6. Pass23,349 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    23,349 miles
    Test number
    294271985858
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  7. Fail23,342 miles (+85)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,342 miles
    Test number
    465946921747
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  8. Pass23,257 miles (+109)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    23,257 miles
    Test number
    414493774700
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  9. Pass23,148 miles (+1,177)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    23,148 miles
    Test number
    769394127361
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront an drear steering/suspension corroded

  10. Pass21,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    21,971 miles
    Test number
    910134208468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail21,971 miles (+1,156)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,971 miles
    Test number
    787778936314
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass20,815 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    20,815 miles
    Test number
    100100738224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum back plate heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail20,815 miles (+1,237)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,815 miles
    Test number
    116707235169
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum back plate heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass19,578 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    19,578 miles
    Test number
    368298940076
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre perishing.
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre perishing.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroding.

  15. Fail19,569 miles (+1,047)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,569 miles
    Test number
    736697058379
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre perishing.
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre perishing.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroding.

  16. Pass18,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    18,522 miles
    Test number
    765349590217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail18,522 miles (+721)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,522 miles
    Test number
    742081800493
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass17,801 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    17,801 miles
    Test number
    396513625082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    17,132 miles
    Test number
    268339524075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,132 miles (+816)2 failures6 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,132 miles
    Test number
    677238224092
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded,not excess
    • NoteAreas of coil springs corroded
    • NoteAreas of rear suspension components corroded,not excess
    • NoteBoth front road wheels slightly stiff to turn by hand
    • NoteBoth front tyres and offside rear have surface perish cracks
    • NoteNearside front bottom ball joint rubber cover perishing in areas
    • NoteWindscreen wipers leave light lines at time of test

  21. Pass16,316 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    16,316 miles
    Test number
    648465623062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAreas of exhaust system corroded,and rear silencer skins flaking
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded on inside lips
    • NoteBoth rear road wheels slightly stiff to rotate at points
    • NoteSurface cracking in areas of both front and offside rear tyres

  22. Fail16,316 miles (+1,207)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,316 miles
    Test number
    446575223084
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAreas of exhaust system corroded,and rear silencer skins flaking
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded on inside lips
    • NoteBoth rear road wheels slightly stiff to rotate at points
    • NoteSurface cracking in areas of both front and offside rear tyres

  23. Pass15,109 miles (+1,491)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    15,109 miles
    Test number
    158195822469
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear tyres cracking in areas
    • NoteBoth rear road wheels slightly stiff to rotate
    • NoteExhaust system weakening by corrosion in areas,though intact and gas tight at time of test

  24. Pass13,618 miles (+1,193)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    13,618 miles
    Test number
    367080721035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAreas of exhaust system corroded,but intact and gas tight

  25. Pass12,425 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    12,425 miles
    Test number
    951030020059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,560 miles (+706)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    11,560 miles
    Test number
    590509609052
    • NoteOffside front and rear,also nearside front tyres starting to perish
    • NoteWashers take a long time to put water on screen

  27. Pass10,854 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    10,854 miles
    Test number
    170004728487
    • DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  28. Fail10,854 miles (+896)1 dangerous1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,854 miles
    Test number
    632304028086
    • DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  29. Pass9,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    9,958 miles
    Test number
    190246227029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 VBV

Does LB53 VBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 VBV is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VBV?
The MOT on LB53 VBV is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 VBV done?
LB53 VBV was recorded at 34,018 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 1,261 miles a year.
Has LB53 VBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VBV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 VBV 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 LB53 VBV find?
LB53 VBV passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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