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Suzuki Alto

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 996 cc

LB61 JGVMOT history

LB61 JGV is a black petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 20 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 102,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
102,833 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 JGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 JGV was last recorded at 102,833 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,831 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,833 miles
  • 2025 – 99,417 miles
  • 2023 – 97,103 miles
  • 2022 – 92,092 miles
  • 2021 – 90,079 miles
  • 2020 – 86,042 miles
  • 2019 – 80,499 miles
  • 2018 – 72,010 miles
  • 2017 – 61,565 miles
  • 2016 – 43,190 miles
  • 2015 – 25,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,833 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,833 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    102,833 miles
    Test number
    961893999166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail102,831 miles (+3,414)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,831 miles
    Test number
    953709621691
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass99,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,417 miles
    Test number
    567914496623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail99,417 miles (+2,314)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,417 miles
    Test number
    653965009148
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass97,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,103 miles
    Test number
    742483744544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,103 miles (+5,011)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,103 miles
    Test number
    215514434054
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass92,092 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,092 miles
    Test number
    190864274911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,079 miles
    Test number
    850375135223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,079 miles (+4,037)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,079 miles
    Test number
    255285623549
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass86,042 miles (+7)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,042 miles
    Test number
    954124521762
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail86,035 miles (+5,536)2 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,035 miles
    Test number
    776093672351
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass80,499 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,499 miles
    Test number
    183088667243
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail80,499 miles (+8,489)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,499 miles
    Test number
    926839236785
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass72,010 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,010 miles
    Test number
    176765392987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,005 miles (+10,440)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,005 miles
    Test number
    948549511785
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass61,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,565 miles
    Test number
    134170407117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,565 miles (+18,375)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,565 miles
    Test number
    489674605889
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass43,190 miles (+18,062)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,190 miles
    Test number
    727974620730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,128 miles
    Test number
    666569525017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail25,128 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,128 miles
    Test number
    645748325013
    • FailureOffside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB61 JGV

Does LB61 JGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 JGV is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 JGV?
The MOT on LB61 JGV is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 JGV done?
LB61 JGV was recorded at 102,833 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 7,064 miles a year.
Has LB61 JGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 JGV has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 JGV 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 LB61 JGV find?
LB61 JGV passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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