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Suzuki Alto

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 996 cc

SPY 5MOT history

SPY 5 is a black petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 1 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 47,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

SPY 5 black Suzuki Alto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Alto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
47,633 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SPY 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SPY 5 was last recorded at 47,633 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
46,595 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,038 miles
Average per year
3,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,633 miles
  • 2025 – 46,595 miles
  • 2024 – 44,410 miles
  • 2023 – 38,965 miles
  • 2022 – 35,180 miles
  • 2021 – 33,212 miles
  • 2020 – 28,453 miles
  • 2019 – 25,491 miles
  • 2018 – 23,469 miles
  • 2017 – 17,360 miles
  • 2016 – 11,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,633 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f+n/s/f cracks in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills+underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody suspension components corroded

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,633 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    47,633 miles
    Test number
    911296894348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f+n/s/f cracks in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills+underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody suspension components corroded

  2. Fail47,633 miles (+1,038)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,633 miles
    Test number
    345343424103
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f+n/s/f cracks in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills+underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody suspension components corroded

  3. Pass46,595 miles (+2,185)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    46,595 miles
    Test number
    775231873249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass44,410 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    44,410 miles
    Test number
    389700864665
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail44,410 miles (+5,445)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,410 miles
    Test number
    167277833844
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass38,965 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    38,965 miles
    Test number
    871509315429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail38,965 miles (+3,785)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,965 miles
    Test number
    156801338337
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass35,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    35,180 miles
    Test number
    546310275519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail35,180 miles (+1,968)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,180 miles
    Test number
    128732204728
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass33,212 miles (+4,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    33,212 miles
    Test number
    563260977579
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower caliper slide pin boot damaged

  11. Pass28,453 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    28,453 miles
    Test number
    811324121517
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front calliper pins worn

  12. Fail28,453 miles (+2,962)2 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,453 miles
    Test number
    835120192553
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front calliper pins worn

  13. Pass25,491 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    25,491 miles
    Test number
    762259007354
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Fail25,491 miles (+2,022)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,491 miles
    Test number
    406992627979
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass23,469 miles (+6,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    23,469 miles
    Test number
    113086259568
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass17,360 miles (+5,450)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    17,360 miles
    Test number
    226832724048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    11,910 miles
    Test number
    949645855650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail11,910 miles (+566)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,910 miles
    Test number
    485118934050
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  19. Pass11,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    11,344 miles
    Test number
    473948048614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail11,344 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,344 miles
    Test number
    295968804119
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer tread

Questions about SPY 5

What vehicle is registration SPY 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SPY 5 on a black petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 1 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 SPY 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SPY 5 is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on SPY 5?
The MOT on SPY 5 is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SPY 5 done?
SPY 5 was recorded at 47,633 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 3,507 miles a year.
Has SPY 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SPY 5 has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on SPY 5 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 SPY 5 find?
SPY 5 passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f+n/s/f cracks in bush; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills+underbody corrosion, and 2 more.

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