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Suzuki Alto

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,061 cc

LD53 CVJMOT history

LD53 CVJ is a silver petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 55,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
55,629 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 CVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,061 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 CVJ was last recorded at 55,629 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,626 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,629 miles
  • 2024 – 47,190 miles
  • 2023 – 45,268 miles
  • 2022 – 43,634 miles
  • 2021 – 41,702 miles
  • 2020 – 39,711 miles
  • 2019 – 38,250 miles
  • 2018 – 36,036 miles
  • 2017 – 33,063 miles
  • 2016 – 29,172 miles
  • 2015 – 25,922 miles
  • 2014 – 22,356 miles
  • 2013 – 19,649 miles
  • 2012 – 18,137 miles
  • 2011 – 16,903 miles
  • 2010 – 15,896 miles
  • 2009 – 14,084 miles
  • 2008 – 12,096 miles
  • 2007 – 10,238 miles
  • 2006 – 8,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,629 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside repeater lens missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe blowing slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside front outer door handle broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • O/S/F wing repeater lens missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,629 miles (+3)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    55,629 miles
    Test number
    780713648949
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail55,626 miles (+8,436)6 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,626 miles
    Test number
    862678043611
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass47,190 miles (+1,922)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    47,190 miles
    Test number
    153342506652
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion underside of the vehicle.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass45,268 miles (+1,634)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    45,268 miles
    Test number
    205032379584
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass43,634 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,634 miles
    Test number
    170028981088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    41,702 miles
    Test number
    841346730754
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside repeater lens missing

  7. Fail41,702 miles (+1,991)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,702 miles
    Test number
    161896651078
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside repeater lens missing

  8. Pass39,711 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    39,711 miles
    Test number
    552243613171
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer door handle broken

  9. Fail39,711 miles (+1,461)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,711 miles
    Test number
    521068441498
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system flexi to metal pipe joint (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer door handle broken

  10. Pass38,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    38,250 miles
    Test number
    439462038869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,249 miles (+2,213)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,249 miles
    Test number
    574183097536
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass36,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    36,036 miles
    Test number
    867070144960
    • AdvisoryO/S/F wing repeater lens missing
    • AdvisoryRear silencer delaminating

  13. Fail36,036 miles (+2,973)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,036 miles
    Test number
    874349577042
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F wing repeater lens missing
    • AdvisoryRear silencer delaminating

  14. Pass33,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    33,063 miles
    Test number
    376676024124
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber lower mounting points splitting and corroded

  15. Fail33,063 miles (+3,891)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,063 miles
    Test number
    922570828959
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber lower mounting points splitting and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass29,172 miles (+3,250)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    29,172 miles
    Test number
    540642125908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,922 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,922 miles
    Test number
    278508595184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail25,922 miles (+3,566)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,922 miles
    Test number
    656978095133
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass22,356 miles (+2,707)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    22,356 miles
    Test number
    816208114263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,649 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    19,649 miles
    Test number
    555732313277
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall perished and nearside rear fair..

  21. Fail19,647 miles (+1,510)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,647 miles
    Test number
    648552413202
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall perished and nearside rear fair..

  22. Pass18,137 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    18,137 miles
    Test number
    396294212260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,903 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    16,903 miles
    Test number
    459927201252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,896 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    15,896 miles
    Test number
    301131920231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,084 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    14,084 miles
    Test number
    941734729206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,096 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,096 miles
    Test number
    331319218258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,238 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    10,238 miles
    Test number
    542716007240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass8,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    8,642 miles
    Test number
    594020826233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 CVJ

Does LD53 CVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 CVJ is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 CVJ?
The MOT on LD53 CVJ is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 CVJ done?
LD53 CVJ was recorded at 55,629 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 2,435 miles a year.
Has LD53 CVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 CVJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 CVJ 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 LD53 CVJ find?
LD53 CVJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 6 more.

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