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Suzuki Alto

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,061 cc

LM04 XMBMOT history

LM04 XMB is a black petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 28 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 65,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
65,503 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 XMB
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
28 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 XMB was last recorded at 65,503 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 2,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,939 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,564 miles
Average per year
3,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,503 miles
  • 2025 – 62,939 miles
  • 2024 – 62,017 miles
  • 2023 – 60,640 miles
  • 2022 – 59,043 miles
  • 2021 – 57,715 miles
  • 2020 – 56,486 miles
  • 2019 – 54,970 miles
  • 2018 – 53,000 miles
  • 2017 – 50,556 miles
  • 2016 – 49,253 miles
  • 2015 – 48,202 miles
  • 2014 – 45,849 miles
  • 2013 – 42,203 miles
  • 2012 – 37,190 miles
  • 2011 – 29,215 miles
  • 2010 – 22,356 miles
  • 2009 – 18,110 miles
  • 2008 – 13,802 miles
  • 2007 – 8,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,503 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose central pipe to exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,503 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    65,503 miles
    Test number
    409000547607
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose central pipe to exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail65,503 miles (+2,564)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,503 miles
    Test number
    202107648239
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass62,939 miles (+922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    62,939 miles
    Test number
    487135234988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass62,017 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    62,017 miles
    Test number
    853117511415
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail62,017 miles (+1,377)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,017 miles
    Test number
    971919292133
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass60,640 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    60,640 miles
    Test number
    322101839115
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail60,638 miles (+1,595)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,638 miles
    Test number
    292336881363
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass59,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,043 miles
    Test number
    819002132138
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Outerskin Rusting

  9. Fail59,043 miles (+1,328)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,043 miles
    Test number
    460852173729
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Outerskin Rusting

  10. Pass57,715 miles (+1,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,715 miles
    Test number
    816685483681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Outer Skin Rusting

  11. Pass56,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,486 miles
    Test number
    477864231507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail56,484 miles (+1,514)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,484 miles
    Test number
    972773744804
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass54,970 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,970 miles
    Test number
    710381393320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,000 miles
    Test number
    710602755290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,000 miles (+2,444)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,000 miles
    Test number
    691933483965
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass50,556 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,556 miles
    Test number
    637466364667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,447 miles (+1,194)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,447 miles
    Test number
    849080594629
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass49,253 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,253 miles
    Test number
    139574468317
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail49,251 miles (+1,049)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,251 miles
    Test number
    696554781515
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass48,202 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,202 miles
    Test number
    917393644679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,849 miles (+3,646)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,849 miles
    Test number
    988525424290
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer casing slight surface corrosion

  22. Pass42,203 miles (+5,013)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,203 miles
    Test number
    609990303241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,190 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,190 miles
    Test number
    507676393109
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass37,190 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,190 miles
    Test number
    386926612252
    • 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)

  25. Fail37,101 miles (+7,886)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,101 miles
    Test number
    555878602282
    • 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 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)

  26. Pass29,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,215 miles
    Test number
    849702601250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,215 miles (+6,859)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,215 miles
    Test number
    366142001405
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass22,356 miles (+4,246)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,356 miles
    Test number
    512901400222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass18,110 miles (+4,308)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    18,110 miles
    Test number
    394702099106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass13,802 miles (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    13,802 miles
    Test number
    110632818233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass8,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    8,345 miles
    Test number
    421725917228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM04 XMB

Does LM04 XMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM04 XMB is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM04 XMB?
The MOT on LM04 XMB is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM04 XMB done?
LM04 XMB was recorded at 65,503 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 3,023 miles a year.
Has LM04 XMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 XMB has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM04 XMB 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 LM04 XMB find?
LM04 XMB passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 9 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust silencer slightly loose central pipe to exhaust; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 6 more.

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