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Suzuki Alto

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,061 cc

LL53 JZCMOT history

LL53 JZC is a black petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2022
Mileage
128,995 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 JZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,061 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL53 JZC was last recorded at 128,995 miles on 25 Jan 2022, 16,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,615 miles · 3 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
16,380 miles
Average per year
8,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,995 miles
  • 2021 – 112,615 miles
  • 2020 – 93,348 miles
  • 2019 – 65,151 miles
  • 2018 – 35,117 miles
  • 2017 – 33,098 miles
  • 2016 – 30,609 miles
  • 2015 – 27,793 miles
  • 2014 – 27,409 miles
  • 2013 – 21,688 miles
  • 2012 – 18,566 miles
  • 2011 – 16,598 miles
  • 2010 – 15,262 miles
  • 2009 – 13,673 miles
  • 2008 – 11,311 miles
  • 2007 – 8,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail128,995 miles
  • MajorEmissions not tested no oil on dip stick (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail128,995 miles (+16,380)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,995 miles
    Test number
    388696309167
    • MajorEmissions not tested no oil on dip stick (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass112,615 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,615 miles
    Test number
    183518914279
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAux belt damaged

  3. Fail112,615 miles (+19,267)5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,615 miles
    Test number
    783515631665
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAux belt damaged

  4. Pass93,348 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,348 miles
    Test number
    146329996289
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section - close to limit (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear low and have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail93,344 miles (+28,193)8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,344 miles
    Test number
    406766763991
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 81% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section - close to limit (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear low and have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass65,151 miles (+634)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,151 miles
    Test number
    606881276004
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil filler cap damaged

  7. Fail64,517 miles (+29,400)1 dangerous9 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,517 miles
    Test number
    298853158793
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil filler cap damaged

  8. Pass35,117 miles (+2,019)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    35,117 miles
    Test number
    236186614892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,098 miles (+2,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,098 miles
    Test number
    753988626026
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  10. Pass30,609 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,609 miles
    Test number
    216684670864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail30,608 miles (+2,815)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,608 miles
    Test number
    508299249552
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass27,793 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,793 miles
    Test number
    637458625044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,409 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,409 miles
    Test number
    687259924075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail27,409 miles (+5,721)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,409 miles
    Test number
    818289424015
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail21,688 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,688 miles
    Test number
    376036913044
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEML on

  16. Pass21,688 miles (+3,122)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    21,688 miles
    Test number
    569186513039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEML on

  17. Pass18,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    18,566 miles
    Test number
    527154722072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail18,566 miles (+1,968)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,566 miles
    Test number
    679204022008
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass16,598 miles (+1,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    16,598 miles
    Test number
    735718911026
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass15,262 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    15,262 miles
    Test number
    660166820032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,673 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,673 miles
    Test number
    142108429012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,311 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    11,311 miles
    Test number
    551699428098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    8,903 miles
    Test number
    820415927062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 JZC

Does LL53 JZC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 JZC expired on 2 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 JZC?
The MOT on LL53 JZC expired on 2 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 JZC done?
LL53 JZC was recorded at 128,995 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2022, an average of 8,006 miles a year.
Has LL53 JZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 JZC has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LL53 JZC 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 LL53 JZC find?
LL53 JZC failed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2022 with 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: emissions not tested no oil on dip stick; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint boot, and 8 more.

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