Suzuki Jimny
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,298 cc
LU56 HOWMOT history
LU56 HOW is a black petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 29 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,065 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 102,065 mi
- At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,588 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LU56 HOW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Jimny
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,298 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LU56 HOW was last recorded at 102,065 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 1,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,517 miles · 2 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,548 miles
- Average per year
- 5,588 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,065 miles
- 2025 – 100,517 miles
- 2024 – 93,486 miles
- 2023 – 87,110 miles
- 2022 – 86,557 miles
- 2021 – 81,180 miles
- 2020 – 76,223 miles
- 2019 – 71,948 miles
- 2018 – 67,152 miles
- 2017 – 61,308 miles
- 2016 – 55,386 miles
- 2015 – 49,485 miles
- 2014 – 36,255 miles
- 2013 – 29,543 miles
- 2012 – 22,725 miles
- 2011 – 17,035 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,065 miles
- AdvisoryAll underbody/suspension components covered in underseal not allowing full inspection
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.
Fuel hose deteriorated both front to rear pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear heavy surface corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front swivel joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front swivel joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 8 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,065 miles (+1,548)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 102,065 miles
- Test number
- 904238234902
- AdvisoryAll underbody/suspension components covered in underseal not allowing full inspection
Pass100,517 miles (+7,031)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 100,517 miles
- Test number
- 841168139920
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass93,486 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 93,486 miles
- Test number
- 372915520343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,482 miles (+6,372)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,482 miles
- Test number
- 130472278994
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass87,110 miles (+553)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 87,110 miles
- Test number
- 470449407311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,557 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 86,557 miles
- Test number
- 317560220516
- AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated both front to rear pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail86,557 miles (+5,377)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,557 miles
- Test number
- 242052888683
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated both front to rear pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass81,180 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 81,180 miles
- Test number
- 822275858683
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint has slight play
Fail81,180 miles (+4,957)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,180 miles
- Test number
- 772233113872
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting point on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint has slight play
Pass76,223 miles (+4,275)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 76,223 miles
- Test number
- 627131055640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,948 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 71,948 miles
- Test number
- 626442732754
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,948 miles (+4,796)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,948 miles
- Test number
- 500722415691
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass67,152 miles (+5,844)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 67,152 miles
- Test number
- 983590043564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,308 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 61,308 miles
- Test number
- 502260216404
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail61,308 miles (+5,922)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,308 miles
- Test number
- 848517627534
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,386 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 55,386 miles
- Test number
- 992513271249
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre light cracking between tread
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail55,386 miles (+5,901)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,386 miles
- Test number
- 371908565006
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad missing (3.5.1g)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre light cracking between tread
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass49,485 miles (+6,435)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 49,485 miles
- Test number
- 719315351810
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,050 miles (+6,795)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 43,050 miles
- Test number
- 916292805048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,255 miles (+6,712)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 36,255 miles
- Test number
- 328997414036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,543 miles (+6,818)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 29,543 miles
- Test number
- 179588013408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,725 miles (+5,690)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 22,725 miles
- Test number
- 198907502407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 17,035 miles
- Test number
- 647378901076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LU56 HOW
- Does LU56 HOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU56 HOW is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LU56 HOW?
- The MOT on LU56 HOW is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LU56 HOW done?
- LU56 HOW was recorded at 102,065 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 5,588 miles a year.
- Has LU56 HOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LU56 HOW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LU56 HOW 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 LU56 HOW find?
- LU56 HOW passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: all underbody/suspension components covered in underseal not allowing full inspection.
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