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Suzuki Alto

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 996 cc

SAD 173MOT history

SAD 173 is a red petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 5 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 85,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

SAD 173 red Suzuki Alto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Alto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,758 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SAD 173
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SAD 173 was last recorded at 85,758 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 3,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,729 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,029 miles
Average per year
6,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,758 miles
  • 2025 – 82,729 miles
  • 2024 – 78,374 miles
  • 2023 – 73,051 miles
  • 2022 – 68,093 miles
  • 2021 – 63,767 miles
  • 2020 – 61,631 miles
  • 2019 – 56,260 miles
  • 2018 – 44,310 miles
  • 2017 – 35,036 miles
  • 2016 – 23,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,758 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,758 miles (+3,029)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,758 miles
    Test number
    190603554324
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass82,729 miles (+4,355)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,729 miles
    Test number
    379658717410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,374 miles (+5,323)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,374 miles
    Test number
    666100199796
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass73,051 miles (+4,958)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,051 miles
    Test number
    937374264306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,093 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,093 miles
    Test number
    227908201638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,767 miles (+2,136)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,767 miles
    Test number
    108475691456
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass61,631 miles (+5,371)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,631 miles
    Test number
    749590888321
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass56,260 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,260 miles
    Test number
    649766249694
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail56,260 miles (+11,950)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,260 miles
    Test number
    607108020839
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass44,310 miles (+9,274)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,310 miles
    Test number
    614341069729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,036 miles (+11,048)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    35,036 miles
    Test number
    437934312880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    23,988 miles
    Test number
    323648344304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SAD 173

What vehicle is registration SAD 173 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SAD 173 on a red petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 5 Aug 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SAD 173 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SAD 173 is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on SAD 173?
The MOT on SAD 173 is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SAD 173 done?
SAD 173 was recorded at 85,758 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 6,183 miles a year.
Has SAD 173 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SAD 173 has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on SAD 173 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 SAD 173 find?
SAD 173 passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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