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Suzuki Alto

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 993 cc

Y257 RNHMOT history

Y257 RNH is a blue petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 49,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2024
Mileage
49,149 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 RNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
993 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y257 RNH was last recorded at 49,149 miles on 1 Oct 2024, 1,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,603 miles · 13 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,546 miles
Average per year
1,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 49,149 miles
  • 2023 – 47,603 miles
  • 2022 – 47,595 miles
  • 2021 – 47,371 miles
  • 2020 – 47,368 miles
  • 2019 – 47,349 miles
  • 2018 – 47,325 miles
  • 2017 – 47,114 miles
  • 2016 – 46,662 miles
  • 2015 – 45,996 miles
  • 2014 – 45,358 miles
  • 2013 – 43,902 miles
  • 2012 – 42,552 miles
  • 2011 – 41,269 miles
  • 2010 – 39,495 miles
  • 2009 – 35,765 miles
  • 2008 – 31,205 miles
  • 2007 – 26,803 miles
  • 2005 – 21,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail49,149 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail49,149 miles (+1,546)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,149 miles
    Test number
    941685730232
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass47,603 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    47,603 miles
    Test number
    964234695291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,595 miles (+224)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    47,595 miles
    Test number
    265755723707
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass47,371 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    47,371 miles
    Test number
    125642582326
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - dated 08' (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass47,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,368 miles
    Test number
    447998694552
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail47,368 miles (+19)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,368 miles
    Test number
    865939027117
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass47,349 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,349 miles
    Test number
    888400968957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre dated 07' - cracking at outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass47,325 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    47,325 miles
    Test number
    400431862239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,321 miles (+207)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,321 miles
    Test number
    215596079994
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven lower effort (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  10. Pass47,114 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,114 miles
    Test number
    356317667871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,109 miles (+447)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,109 miles
    Test number
    372048490265
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear service brake application slightly un-even, lower effort at offside

  12. Pass46,662 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    46,662 miles
    Test number
    573027533993
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills coroded

  13. Fail46,662 miles (+666)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,662 miles
    Test number
    812018884107
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills coroded

  14. Pass45,996 miles (+638)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,996 miles
    Test number
    608254515064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteRear screen washers not working

  15. Pass45,358 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,358 miles
    Test number
    448235814009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  16. Fail45,358 miles (+1,456)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,358 miles
    Test number
    986805314028
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteImbalance on rear brakes
    • NotePetrol flap insecure

  17. Pass43,902 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,902 miles
    Test number
    599791023078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  18. Fail43,902 miles (+1,350)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,902 miles
    Test number
    585449513004
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteRear brakes imbalance
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting broken

  19. Pass42,552 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,552 miles
    Test number
    166690612447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteImbalance on rear brakes

  20. Fail42,552 miles (+1,283)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,552 miles
    Test number
    935930512067
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteImbalance on rear brakes

  21. Pass41,269 miles (+1,774)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,269 miles
    Test number
    596746801099
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront n/plate deteriorated
    • NoteImbalance on rear brakes

  22. Pass39,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,495 miles
    Test number
    271225010062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,495 miles (+3,730)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,495 miles
    Test number
    664385710048
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFront n/plate poor
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on edge

  24. Pass35,765 miles (+4,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,765 miles
    Test number
    812153019053
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass31,205 miles (+4,402)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,205 miles
    Test number
    524936418031
    • NoteRear wiper blade split
    • NoteSidewall of n/s/f tyre poor
    • NoteSlight imbalance on rear brakes

  26. Pass26,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,803 miles
    Test number
    614335317050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Fail26,803 miles (+5,379)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,803 miles
    Test number
    661285217040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  28. Pass21,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    21,424 miles
    Test number
    810853265369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 RNH

Does Y257 RNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y257 RNH expired on 22 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y257 RNH?
The MOT on Y257 RNH expired on 22 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y257 RNH done?
Y257 RNH was recorded at 49,149 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2024, an average of 1,478 miles a year.
Has Y257 RNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 RNH has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y257 RNH 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 Y257 RNH find?
Y257 RNH failed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2024 with 3 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2, and 5 more.

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