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Suzuki Alto

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 996 cc

LC12 MHVMOT history

LC12 MHV is a blue petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 11 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LC12 MHV blue Suzuki Alto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Alto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
124,063 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 MHV
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
11 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 MHV was last recorded at 124,063 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,937 miles · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
126 miles
Average per year
8,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,063 miles
  • 2025 – 114,697 miles
  • 2024 – 108,400 miles
  • 2023 – 102,809 miles
  • 2022 – 97,801 miles
  • 2021 – 90,784 miles
  • 2020 – 83,170 miles
  • 2019 – 69,596 miles
  • 2018 – 57,020 miles
  • 2017 – 49,390 miles
  • 2016 – 38,676 miles
  • 2015 – 28,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,063 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Front Bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    124,063 miles
    Test number
    275798470926
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail124,062 miles (+125)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,062 miles
    Test number
    281866348907
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail123,937 miles (+9,240)16 major5 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,937 miles
    Test number
    121852207659
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror outer cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Check wiper on retest (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component insecure Light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Before brake flexi by fuel tank chalked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Check wiper on retest (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Before brake flexi chalked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake flexi chalked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass114,697 miles (+6,297)5 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    114,697 miles
    Test number
    323053888026
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper loose (taped)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOil close to minimum
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper loose (taped)

  5. Pass108,400 miles4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    108,400 miles
    Test number
    451420977223
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFront number cracked but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil level close to minimum
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  6. Fail108,400 miles (+5,591)1 repaired4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,400 miles
    Test number
    172104200009
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFront number cracked but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil level close to minimum
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  7. Pass102,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    102,809 miles
    Test number
    570604057723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,808 miles (+5,007)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,808 miles
    Test number
    947487061842
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass97,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,801 miles
    Test number
    154007862074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail97,800 miles (+7,016)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,800 miles
    Test number
    607205867977
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also has very heavy wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass90,784 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    90,784 miles
    Test number
    277576610838
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Fail90,784 miles (+7,614)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,784 miles
    Test number
    176259091091
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Pass83,170 miles (+13,574)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    83,170 miles
    Test number
    956512328294
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass69,596 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,596 miles
    Test number
    297863380088
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  15. Fail69,596 miles (+12,576)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,596 miles
    Test number
    698555389408
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  16. Pass57,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,020 miles
    Test number
    919118655041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,020 miles (+7,630)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,020 miles
    Test number
    139018046846
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass49,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,390 miles
    Test number
    203391168016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,390 miles (+10,714)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,390 miles
    Test number
    301110320650
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing.

  20. Pass38,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,676 miles
    Test number
    988712790274
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing

  21. Fail38,676 miles (+10,395)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,676 miles
    Test number
    522670027090
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing

  22. Pass28,281 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,281 miles
    Test number
    516011135164
    • NoteBoth wiper blades splitting
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LC12 MHV

Does LC12 MHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 MHV is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 MHV?
The MOT on LC12 MHV is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 MHV done?
LC12 MHV was recorded at 124,063 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 8,524 miles a year.
Has LC12 MHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 MHV has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LC12 MHV 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 LC12 MHV find?
LC12 MHV passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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