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Suzuki Alto

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,061 cc

LS05 BWEMOT history

LS05 BWE is a black petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 4 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 23,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2024
Mileage
23,150 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 BWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,061 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 BWE was last recorded at 23,150 miles on 1 Nov 2023, 531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,619 miles · 6 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
531 miles
Average per year
1,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 23,150 miles
  • 2021 – 22,619 miles
  • 2020 – 22,221 miles
  • 2019 – 21,153 miles
  • 2018 – 20,258 miles
  • 2017 – 19,443 miles
  • 2016 – 18,514 miles
  • 2015 – 17,566 miles
  • 2014 – 16,677 miles
  • 2013 – 15,767 miles
  • 2012 – 14,631 miles
  • 2011 – 12,564 miles
  • 2010 – 10,673 miles
  • 2009 – 8,480 miles
  • 2008 – 6,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,150 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBackbox slightly deteriorated

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.

  • Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • See seperate sheet.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,150 miles (+531)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    23,150 miles
    Test number
    111870133771
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBackbox slightly deteriorated

  2. Pass22,619 miles (+398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    22,619 miles
    Test number
    830621427245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass22,221 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    22,221 miles
    Test number
    124868008674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass21,153 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    21,153 miles
    Test number
    887544145103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass20,258 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    20,258 miles
    Test number
    421384907707
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

  6. Fail20,253 miles (+810)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,253 miles
    Test number
    317105333466
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

  7. Pass19,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    19,443 miles
    Test number
    563727552415
    • AdvisorySee seperate sheet.

  8. Fail19,443 miles (+929)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,443 miles
    Test number
    566362647924
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisorySee seperate sheet.

  9. Pass18,514 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    18,514 miles
    Test number
    778736462606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,566 miles (+889)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    17,566 miles
    Test number
    869807205102
    • NoteSee seperate advisory sheet

  11. Pass16,677 miles (+910)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    16,677 miles
    Test number
    325709614106
    • NoteSee seperate advisory sheet

  12. Pass15,767 miles (+1,136)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    15,767 miles
    Test number
    237606803492
    • NoteSee documents attached

  13. Pass14,631 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    14,631 miles
    Test number
    239305312101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    12,564 miles
    Test number
    219829901111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail12,564 miles (+1,891)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,564 miles
    Test number
    329709601104
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  16. Pass10,673 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    10,673 miles
    Test number
    830374420157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    8,480 miles
    Test number
    621517399056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail8,480 miles (+1,961)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,480 miles
    Test number
    662487899029
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass6,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    6,519 miles
    Test number
    324082128118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 BWE

Does LS05 BWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 BWE expired on 31 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 BWE?
The MOT on LS05 BWE expired on 31 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 BWE done?
LS05 BWE was recorded at 23,150 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2023, an average of 1,073 miles a year.
Has LS05 BWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 BWE has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LS05 BWE 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 LS05 BWE find?
LS05 BWE passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; backbox slightly deteriorated.

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