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Suzuki Alto

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,061 cc

LR53 RYAMOT history

LR53 RYA is a silver petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 94,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2025
Mileage
94,586 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 RYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,061 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR53 RYA was last recorded at 94,586 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 2,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,829 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,757 miles
Average per year
4,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,586 miles
  • 2024 – 91,829 miles
  • 2023 – 87,584 miles
  • 2022 – 84,203 miles
  • 2021 – 79,088 miles
  • 2020 – 76,317 miles
  • 2019 – 69,596 miles
  • 2018 – 63,181 miles
  • 2017 – 60,107 miles
  • 2016 – 57,784 miles
  • 2015 – 55,005 miles
  • 2014 – 50,633 miles
  • 2013 – 46,807 miles
  • 2012 – 43,667 miles
  • 2011 – 41,341 miles
  • 2010 – 37,485 miles
  • 2009 – 32,059 miles
  • 2008 – 27,906 miles
  • 2007 – 22,708 miles
  • 2006 – 17,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail94,586 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail94,586 miles (+2,757)4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,586 miles
    Test number
    721819727369
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (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 Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass91,829 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,829 miles
    Test number
    945931511051
    • AdvisoryCorrosion close to nearside gearbox mounting
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

  3. Fail91,829 miles (+4,245)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,829 miles
    Test number
    722614274915
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion close to nearside gearbox mounting
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass87,584 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    87,584 miles
    Test number
    265399412441
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail87,584 miles (+3,381)1 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,584 miles
    Test number
    678795512019
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,203 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,203 miles
    Test number
    406073852678
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail84,203 miles (+5,115)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,203 miles
    Test number
    594097755582
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass79,088 miles (+2,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,088 miles
    Test number
    816105187436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass76,317 miles (+6,721)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,317 miles
    Test number
    109395773970
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner Sill panel corroded.

  10. Pass69,596 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,596 miles
    Test number
    596600998772
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail69,596 miles (+6,415)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,596 miles
    Test number
    254799341271
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass63,181 miles (+3,074)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,181 miles
    Test number
    729123473035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass60,107 miles (+2,323)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,107 miles
    Test number
    980746309927
    • AdvisoryHole in offside front outer Floor-pan.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass57,784 miles (+2,779)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,784 miles
    Test number
    816286059955
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass55,005 miles (+4,372)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,005 miles
    Test number
    506266135538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,633 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,633 miles
    Test number
    219333364264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail50,633 miles (+3,826)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,633 miles
    Test number
    839333164200
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass46,807 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,807 miles
    Test number
    807063853257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,724 miles (+3,057)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,724 miles
    Test number
    258937243238
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass43,667 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,667 miles
    Test number
    215658252228
    • NoteO/sf floor is holed and rust corroded, not in any prescribed area

  21. Fail43,660 miles (+2,319)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,660 miles
    Test number
    108157052205
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteO/sf floor is holed and rust corroded, not in any prescribed area

  22. Pass41,341 miles (+3,856)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,341 miles
    Test number
    917112851272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass37,485 miles (+5,426)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,485 miles
    Test number
    862942450297
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass32,059 miles (+4,153)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,059 miles
    Test number
    702672569231
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass27,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,906 miles
    Test number
    520131268231
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail27,906 miles (+5,198)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,906 miles
    Test number
    561381968216
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail22,708 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,708 miles
    Test number
    343873667223
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  28. Pass22,708 miles (+5,582)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,708 miles
    Test number
    604913267237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,126 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,126 miles
    Test number
    610715666231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LR53 RYA

Does LR53 RYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 RYA expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 RYA?
The MOT on LR53 RYA expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 RYA done?
LR53 RYA was recorded at 94,586 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 4,077 miles a year.
Has LR53 RYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 RYA has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 RYA 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 LR53 RYA find?
LR53 RYA failed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; nearside front position lamp not working, and 12 more.

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