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Suzuki Alto

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 993 cc

T496 UAEMOT history

T496 UAE is a blue petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 23,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2026
Mileage
23,051 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T496 UAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
993 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T496 UAE was last recorded at 23,051 miles on 4 Jul 2025, 1,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,084 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,967 miles
Average per year
1,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 23,051 miles
  • 2024 – 21,084 miles
  • 2023 – 19,223 miles
  • 2022 – 16,736 miles
  • 2021 – 16,723 miles
  • 2020 – 16,612 miles
  • 2019 – 16,467 miles
  • 2018 – 16,257 miles
  • 2017 – 16,089 miles
  • 2016 – 15,921 miles
  • 2015 – 15,002 miles
  • 2014 – 14,097 miles
  • 2013 – 12,837 miles
  • 2012 – 11,582 miles
  • 2011 – 10,494 miles
  • 2010 – 8,810 miles
  • 2009 – 6,771 miles
  • 2008 – 4,428 miles
  • 2007 – 2,921 miles
  • 2006 – 2,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,051 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front slight movement to seat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,051 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    23,051 miles
    Test number
    304809292395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass21,084 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    21,084 miles
    Test number
    673476250622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight movement to seat
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail21,084 miles (+1,861)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,084 miles
    Test number
    440619150521
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight movement to seat
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass19,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    19,223 miles
    Test number
    194827276646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail19,223 miles (+2,487)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,223 miles
    Test number
    118614919608
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c.v boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass16,736 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    16,736 miles
    Test number
    228558454269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    16,723 miles
    Test number
    548152447738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail16,723 miles (+111)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,723 miles
    Test number
    114481092055
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass16,612 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    16,612 miles
    Test number
    297141285843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail16,606 miles (+139)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,606 miles
    Test number
    346816899819
    • MajorEmissions not tested car over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
  11. Pass16,467 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    16,467 miles
    Test number
    104247723103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,257 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    16,257 miles
    Test number
    986756158340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,089 miles (+168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    16,089 miles
    Test number
    477405129908
    • AdvisoryBoth off side tyres perished on sidewalls
  14. Pass15,921 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    15,921 miles
    Test number
    464218057108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    15,002 miles
    Test number
    887737475022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail15,002 miles (+905)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,002 miles
    Test number
    198226675080
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  17. Pass14,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    14,097 miles
    Test number
    879293274067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail14,097 miles (+1,260)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,097 miles
    Test number
    836502074029
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  19. Pass12,837 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    12,837 miles
    Test number
    439188173093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,582 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,582 miles
    Test number
    759795472034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,494 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    10,494 miles
    Test number
    189353471041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,810 miles (+2,039)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    8,810 miles
    Test number
    104632280057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,771 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    6,771 miles
    Test number
    180898679075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass4,428 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    4,428 miles
    Test number
    450870588007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass2,921 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    2,921 miles
    Test number
    891899877097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass2,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    2,360 miles
    Test number
    520593486017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T496 UAE

Does T496 UAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T496 UAE expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T496 UAE?
The MOT on T496 UAE expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T496 UAE done?
T496 UAE was recorded at 23,051 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2025, an average of 1,073 miles a year.
Has T496 UAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T496 UAE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T496 UAE 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 T496 UAE find?
T496 UAE passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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