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Suzuki Alto

Pink · Petrol · 2010 · 996 cc

Y23 ELFMOT history

Y23 ELF is a pink petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 27 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 63,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

Y23 ELF pink Suzuki Alto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Alto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
63,241 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 ELF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Pink
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 ELF was last recorded at 63,241 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 4,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,796 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,445 miles
Average per year
3,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,241 miles
  • 2025 – 58,796 miles
  • 2024 – 54,154 miles
  • 2023 – 51,418 miles
  • 2022 – 45,858 miles
  • 2021 – 36,433 miles
  • 2020 – 27,921 miles
  • 2018 – 27,618 miles
  • 2017 – 26,065 miles
  • 2016 – 24,133 miles
  • 2015 – 21,309 miles
  • 2014 – 16,412 miles
  • 2013 – 12,656 miles
  • 2012 – 11,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,241 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    63,241 miles
    Test number
    789657335746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail63,241 miles (+4,445)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,241 miles
    Test number
    804094594894
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass58,796 miles (+4,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    58,796 miles
    Test number
    547972209793
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass54,154 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    54,154 miles
    Test number
    518250307337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,418 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,418 miles
    Test number
    683133239347
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail51,417 miles (+5,559)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,417 miles
    Test number
    811654768356
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass45,858 miles (+9,425)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    45,858 miles
    Test number
    988664079087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,433 miles (+8,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,433 miles
    Test number
    604455039983
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall, cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass27,921 miles (+303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    27,921 miles
    Test number
    187430308354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Pass27,618 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    27,618 miles
    Test number
    785114197515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  11. Fail27,618 miles (+1,553)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,618 miles
    Test number
    139306079718
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  12. Pass26,065 miles (+1,932)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    26,065 miles
    Test number
    855165494229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked slightly on outer sidewalls
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade torn slightly

  13. Pass24,133 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    24,133 miles
    Test number
    887245694102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,309 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    21,309 miles
    Test number
    359559845205
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail21,309 miles (+4,897)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,309 miles
    Test number
    555680568336
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass16,412 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    16,412 miles
    Test number
    545358634357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail16,398 miles (+3,742)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,398 miles
    Test number
    566447434324
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass12,656 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    12,656 miles
    Test number
    185698333378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    11,618 miles
    Test number
    205564822385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 ELF

Does Y23 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 ELF is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 ELF?
The MOT on Y23 ELF is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 ELF done?
Y23 ELF was recorded at 63,241 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 3,884 miles a year.
Has Y23 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 ELF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y23 ELF 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 Y23 ELF find?
Y23 ELF passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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