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Suzuki Alto

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,061 cc

LD53 ZHTMOT history

LD53 ZHT is a blue petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 30 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 70,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
70,273 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ZHT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,061 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ZHT was last recorded at 70,273 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,273 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,273 miles
  • 2025 – 68,512 miles
  • 2024 – 66,493 miles
  • 2023 – 64,484 miles
  • 2022 – 62,278 miles
  • 2021 – 59,616 miles
  • 2020 – 57,409 miles
  • 2019 – 54,916 miles
  • 2018 – 51,964 miles
  • 2017 – 48,895 miles
  • 2016 – 46,226 miles
  • 2015 – 43,642 miles
  • 2014 – 41,288 miles
  • 2013 – 38,254 miles
  • 2012 – 35,268 miles
  • 2011 – 31,993 miles
  • 2010 – 28,501 miles
  • 2009 – 25,505 miles
  • 2008 – 22,027 miles
  • 2007 – 18,601 miles
  • 2006 – 14,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,273 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer rollbar bush splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer rollbar bush splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Exhaust back box in poor condition

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust in poor condition

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,273 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    70,273 miles
    Test number
    966521199828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer rollbar bush split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer rollbar bush split
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail70,273 miles (+1,761)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,273 miles
    Test number
    581075941543
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer rollbar bush split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer rollbar bush split
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass68,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,512 miles
    Test number
    698741256587
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail68,512 miles (+2,019)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,512 miles
    Test number
    948667321044
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corrded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass66,493 miles (+2,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,493 miles
    Test number
    486202756202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass64,484 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,484 miles
    Test number
    570344669954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail64,484 miles (+2,206)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,484 miles
    Test number
    870274907084
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass62,278 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    62,278 miles
    Test number
    851484569415
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  9. Fail62,278 miles (+2,662)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,278 miles
    Test number
    888484179225
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  10. Pass59,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,616 miles
    Test number
    357156589773
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box in poor condition

  11. Fail59,616 miles (+2,207)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,616 miles
    Test number
    183153258482
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box in poor condition

  12. Pass57,409 miles (+2,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,409 miles
    Test number
    950605162158
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box in poor condition

  13. Pass54,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,916 miles
    Test number
    686917515413
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  14. Fail54,916 miles (+2,952)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,916 miles
    Test number
    101593912458
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  15. Pass51,964 miles (+3,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,964 miles
    Test number
    880161918266
    • AdvisoryExhaust box in poor condition

  16. Pass48,895 miles (+2,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,895 miles
    Test number
    536973986059
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box in poor condition

  17. Pass46,226 miles (+2,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,226 miles
    Test number
    144113578965
    • AdvisoryExhaust box poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass43,642 miles (+2,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,642 miles
    Test number
    217384257388
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box in poor condition

  19. Pass41,288 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,288 miles
    Test number
    628671394293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,254 miles (+2,986)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,254 miles
    Test number
    935008483233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,268 miles
    Test number
    146380392291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,268 miles (+3,275)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,268 miles
    Test number
    827500892290
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail31,993 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,993 miles
    Test number
    176221391282
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass31,993 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,993 miles
    Test number
    247091991280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,501 miles
    Test number
    154292690260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,501 miles (+2,996)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,501 miles
    Test number
    360112290277
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass25,505 miles (+3,478)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,505 miles
    Test number
    693472799286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,027 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,027 miles
    Test number
    543812308398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail18,601 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,601 miles
    Test number
    261914507348
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass18,601 miles (+4,071)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,601 miles
    Test number
    713694107390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass14,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    14,530 miles
    Test number
    480905446446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail14,530 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,530 miles
    Test number
    294295946332
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LD53 ZHT

Does LD53 ZHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 ZHT is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ZHT?
The MOT on LD53 ZHT is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 ZHT done?
LD53 ZHT was recorded at 70,273 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 2,820 miles a year.
Has LD53 ZHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ZHT has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 ZHT 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 ZHT find?
LD53 ZHT passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer rollbar bush split; offside front outer rollbar bush split; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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