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Suzuki Alto

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 996 cc

LS61 VPNMOT history

LS61 VPN is a silver petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LS61 VPN silver Suzuki Alto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Alto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
101,231 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 VPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 VPN was last recorded at 101,231 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 20,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,995 miles · 18 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
20,236 miles
Average per year
7,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,231 miles
  • 2024 – 80,995 miles
  • 2023 – 61,954 miles
  • 2022 – 39,866 miles
  • 2021 – 34,595 miles
  • 2020 – 33,816 miles
  • 2019 – 31,083 miles
  • 2018 – 28,652 miles
  • 2017 – 25,556 miles
  • 2016 – 22,312 miles
  • 2015 – 20,058 miles
  • 2014 – 16,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,231 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Light perishing on right hand rear tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,231 miles (+20,236)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    101,231 miles
    Test number
    217514203243
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass80,995 miles (+19,041)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    80,995 miles
    Test number
    200303478203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,954 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    61,954 miles
    Test number
    664836352052
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail61,943 miles (+22,077)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,943 miles
    Test number
    592421438655
    • DangerousOffside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass39,866 miles (+5,271)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    39,866 miles
    Test number
    627588994961
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front back brake plates corroded
  6. Pass34,595 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    34,595 miles
    Test number
    769219160894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    33,816 miles
    Test number
    187743362793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail33,816 miles (+2,733)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,816 miles
    Test number
    938766652925
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass31,083 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,083 miles
    Test number
    709967816814
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail31,080 miles (+2,428)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,080 miles
    Test number
    310131135226
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass28,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    28,652 miles
    Test number
    865871150773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail28,652 miles (+3,096)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,652 miles
    Test number
    293300427709
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
  13. Pass25,556 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    25,556 miles
    Test number
    859537021002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail25,555 miles (+3,243)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,555 miles
    Test number
    768734906644
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass22,312 miles (+2,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    22,312 miles
    Test number
    507752742681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass20,058 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    20,058 miles
    Test number
    632408685774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryLight perishing on right hand rear tyre
  17. Fail20,053 miles (+3,956)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,053 miles
    Test number
    146062253522
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryLight perishing on right hand rear tyre
  18. Pass16,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    16,097 miles
    Test number
    689745024344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LS61 VPN

Does LS61 VPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 VPN is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 VPN?
The MOT on LS61 VPN is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 VPN done?
LS61 VPN was recorded at 101,231 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 7,282 miles a year.
Has LS61 VPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 VPN has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LS61 VPN 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 LS61 VPN find?
LS61 VPN passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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