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Suzuki Alto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,061 cc

M71 SLSMOT history

M71 SLS is a blue petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 3 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2023
Mileage
109,670 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M71 SLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,061 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M71 SLS was last recorded at 109,670 miles on 22 Sept 2022, 2,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,655 miles · 7 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,015 miles
Average per year
6,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 109,670 miles
  • 2021 – 107,655 miles
  • 2020 – 105,040 miles
  • 2019 – 103,008 miles
  • 2018 – 97,822 miles
  • 2017 – 86,368 miles
  • 2016 – 80,600 miles
  • 2015 – 74,291 miles
  • 2014 – 64,343 miles
  • 2013 – 58,197 miles
  • 2012 – 46,472 miles
  • 2011 – 39,891 miles
  • 2010 – 30,394 miles
  • 2009 – 25,016 miles
  • 2008 – 18,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,670 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,670 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,670 miles
    Test number
    527082849076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,655 miles (+2,615)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,655 miles
    Test number
    814039021633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,040 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,040 miles
    Test number
    579403400558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,013 miles (+2,005)4 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,013 miles
    Test number
    267401230869
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear surface corrosion on rear axle
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  5. Pass103,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,008 miles
    Test number
    722375365206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,008 miles (+5,186)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,008 miles
    Test number
    882443011139
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass97,822 miles (+11,454)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,822 miles
    Test number
    599736232910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,368 miles (+5,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,368 miles
    Test number
    207914602449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  9. Pass80,600 miles (+6,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,600 miles
    Test number
    860719584646
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump corroded

  10. Pass74,291 miles (+9,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,291 miles
    Test number
    966807795137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass64,343 miles (+6,146)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,343 miles
    Test number
    857821094112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,197 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,197 miles
    Test number
    118901903202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail58,197 miles (+11,725)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,197 miles
    Test number
    196031303208
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass46,472 miles (+6,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,472 miles
    Test number
    846841502262
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail39,891 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,891 miles
    Test number
    178416331114
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteExhuat tail pipe fouling on bumper

  16. Pass39,891 miles (+7)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,891 miles
    Test number
    879906431155
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteExhuat tail pipe fouling on bumper

  17. Fail39,884 miles (+9,490)4 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,884 miles
    Test number
    476461731195
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass30,394 miles (+5,378)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,394 miles
    Test number
    652015130090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,016 miles
    Test number
    190648159450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,016 miles (+6,381)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,016 miles
    Test number
    171847659437
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass18,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,635 miles
    Test number
    332069858024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M71 SLS

Does M71 SLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M71 SLS expired on 6 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M71 SLS?
The MOT on M71 SLS expired on 6 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M71 SLS done?
M71 SLS was recorded at 109,670 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2022, an average of 6,250 miles a year.
Has M71 SLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M71 SLS has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on M71 SLS 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 M71 SLS find?
M71 SLS passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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