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Suzuki Alto

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 996 cc

L22 EWJMOT history

L22 EWJ is a black petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 88,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

L22 EWJ black Suzuki Alto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Alto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
88,280 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 EWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 EWJ was last recorded at 88,280 miles on 15 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,277 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,280 miles
  • 2025 – 79,507 miles
  • 2024 – 73,803 miles
  • 2023 – 70,161 miles
  • 2022 – 67,171 miles
  • 2021 – 62,143 miles
  • 2020 – 59,323 miles
  • 2019 – 54,792 miles
  • 2018 – 49,503 miles
  • 2017 – 42,374 miles
  • 2016 – 32,619 miles
  • 2015 – 27,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,280 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,280 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    88,280 miles
    Test number
    790459695488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail88,277 miles (+17)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,277 miles
    Test number
    524647001218
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail88,260 miles (+8,753)1 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,260 miles
    Test number
    673986775354
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass79,507 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    79,507 miles
    Test number
    158641253263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail79,494 miles (+417)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,494 miles
    Test number
    396206311896
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation air in system (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Fail79,077 miles (+5,274)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,077 miles
    Test number
    444536814881
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass73,803 miles (+52)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,803 miles
    Test number
    822819536954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail73,751 miles (+3,590)2 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,751 miles
    Test number
    689973380302
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached Corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached Corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass70,161 miles (+2,990)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,161 miles
    Test number
    732169862059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock casing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass67,171 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,171 miles
    Test number
    921523351733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail67,063 miles (+4,920)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,063 miles
    Test number
    560140718307
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass62,143 miles (+2,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,143 miles
    Test number
    728472200329
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass59,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,323 miles
    Test number
    680048130420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,321 miles (+4,529)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,321 miles
    Test number
    662542161535
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  15. Pass54,792 miles (+5,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,792 miles
    Test number
    114997130548
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  16. Pass49,503 miles (+7,129)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,503 miles
    Test number
    779809002893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,374 miles (+9,755)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,374 miles
    Test number
    391259760341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,619 miles (+5,526)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    32,619 miles
    Test number
    614776251216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,093 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,093 miles
    Test number
    747398875006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L22 EWJ

Does L22 EWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 EWJ is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 EWJ?
The MOT on L22 EWJ is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 EWJ done?
L22 EWJ was recorded at 88,280 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 5,484 miles a year.
Has L22 EWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 EWJ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L22 EWJ 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 L22 EWJ find?
L22 EWJ passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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