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Suzuki Alto

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,061 cc

LD53 CVMMOT history

LD53 CVM is a silver petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 54,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2025
Mileage
54,454 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 CVM
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
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 CVM was last recorded at 54,454 miles on 13 Sept 2024, 1,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,136 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,318 miles
Average per year
2,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 54,454 miles
  • 2023 – 53,136 miles
  • 2022 – 52,056 miles
  • 2021 – 50,914 miles
  • 2020 – 50,038 miles
  • 2019 – 48,781 miles
  • 2018 – 47,430 miles
  • 2017 – 45,521 miles
  • 2016 – 43,182 miles
  • 2015 – 41,118 miles
  • 2014 – 39,434 miles
  • 2013 – 37,737 miles
  • 2012 – 35,701 miles
  • 2011 – 32,946 miles
  • 2010 – 30,339 miles
  • 2009 – 25,382 miles
  • 2008 – 19,784 miles
  • 2007 – 13,891 miles
  • 2006 – 10,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,454 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,454 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    54,454 miles
    Test number
    943555165324
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Fail54,454 miles (+1,318)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,454 miles
    Test number
    969706909865
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  3. Pass53,136 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    53,136 miles
    Test number
    976872621426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,130 miles (+1,074)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,130 miles
    Test number
    896145566394
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass52,056 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,056 miles
    Test number
    751504115537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,048 miles (+1,134)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,048 miles
    Test number
    658609242561
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.78 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 7.52 (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 625 (8.2.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass50,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,914 miles
    Test number
    743916903116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail50,904 miles (+866)1 dangerous4 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,904 miles
    Test number
    172324470046
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.74 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 8.84% (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 8.91% (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 8.84% (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass50,038 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,038 miles
    Test number
    174692296033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,781 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,781 miles
    Test number
    187292104446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,430 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,430 miles
    Test number
    698314503188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  12. Fail47,422 miles (+1,901)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,422 miles
    Test number
    809452995944
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  13. Pass45,521 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,521 miles
    Test number
    827006930195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,510 miles (+2,328)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,510 miles
    Test number
    858884254479
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.78 (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 6.98% (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 7.54% (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass43,182 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,182 miles
    Test number
    453639681845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail43,182 miles (+2,064)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,182 miles
    Test number
    850433751754
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass41,118 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,118 miles
    Test number
    330258160404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,434 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,434 miles
    Test number
    279162964271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,428 miles (+1,691)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,428 miles
    Test number
    128811564244
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass37,737 miles (+2,036)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,737 miles
    Test number
    307108543469
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres showing signs of age in side walls

  21. Pass35,701 miles (+2,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,701 miles
    Test number
    807695752265
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass32,946 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,946 miles
    Test number
    268521951276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,938 miles (+2,599)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,938 miles
    Test number
    505280351267
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  24. Pass30,339 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,339 miles
    Test number
    321375560231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,331 miles (+4,949)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,331 miles
    Test number
    671784860238
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass25,382 miles (+5,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,382 miles
    Test number
    383144569294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  27. Pass19,784 miles (+5,893)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,784 miles
    Test number
    302447868439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,891 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    13,891 miles
    Test number
    551264257294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass10,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    10,740 miles
    Test number
    681434766276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 CVM

Does LD53 CVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 CVM expired on 22 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 CVM?
The MOT on LD53 CVM expired on 22 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 CVM done?
LD53 CVM was recorded at 54,454 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2024, an average of 2,431 miles a year.
Has LD53 CVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 CVM has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 CVM 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 CVM find?
LD53 CVM passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2024 with 5 advisories: offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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