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Suzuki Wagon-R+

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,298 cc

A8 YKWMOT history

A8 YKW is a silver petrol Suzuki Wagon-R+ first used on 20 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 42,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2025
Mileage
42,931 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A8 YKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Wagon-R+
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

A8 YKW was last recorded at 42,931 miles on 5 Aug 2024, 300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,631 miles · 16 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
300 miles
Average per year
2,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 42,931 miles
  • 2023 – 42,631 miles
  • 2022 – 42,402 miles
  • 2021 – 42,220 miles
  • 2020 – 39,908 miles
  • 2019 – 27,804 miles
  • 2018 – 26,194 miles
  • 2016 – 24,671 miles
  • 2015 – 22,718 miles
  • 2014 – 20,304 miles
  • 2013 – 17,319 miles
  • 2012 – 17,292 miles
  • 2011 – 14,664 miles
  • 2010 – 11,998 miles
  • 2009 – 8,150 miles
  • 2008 – 7,581 miles
  • 2007 – 6,474 miles
  • 2006 – 5,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,931 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front door pillar damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,931 miles (+300)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    42,931 miles
    Test number
    563591385809
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass42,631 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    42,631 miles
    Test number
    366341992814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail42,620 miles (+218)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,620 miles
    Test number
    636419268027
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass42,402 miles (+182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    42,402 miles
    Test number
    126375076829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass42,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    42,220 miles
    Test number
    728982170729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail42,220 miles (+2,312)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,220 miles
    Test number
    135325876110
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass39,908 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    39,908 miles
    Test number
    497516941077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,907 miles (+12,103)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,907 miles
    Test number
    854148049748
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass27,804 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    27,804 miles
    Test number
    838505542116
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door pillar damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail27,804 miles (+1,610)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,804 miles
    Test number
    982131835327
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door pillar damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass26,194 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,194 miles
    Test number
    906920737418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,671 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    24,671 miles
    Test number
    218511880707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail73,602 miles (+50,884)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,602 miles
    Test number
    137094812041
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass22,718 miles (+2,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    22,718 miles
    Test number
    562885711230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod end (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass20,304 miles (+2,985)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    20,304 miles
    Test number
    506026054361
    • NoteAdvise osf side wall small cut

  16. Pass17,319 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    17,319 miles
    Test number
    419938503312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    17,292 miles
    Test number
    486327612449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail17,292 miles (+2,628)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,292 miles
    Test number
    127225412354
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass missing.

  19. Pass14,664 miles (+2,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    14,664 miles
    Test number
    406202131447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass11,998 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    11,998 miles
    Test number
    313928540302
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack

  21. Fail11,998 miles (+3,447)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,998 miles
    Test number
    542214740315
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  22. Pass8,551 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    8,551 miles
    Test number
    150114700445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,150 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    8,150 miles
    Test number
    222582259195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,581 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    7,581 miles
    Test number
    591882288111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,474 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    6,474 miles
    Test number
    104205767169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass5,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    5,741 miles
    Test number
    354477086145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A8 YKW

Does A8 YKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A8 YKW expired on 23 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A8 YKW?
The MOT on A8 YKW expired on 23 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A8 YKW done?
A8 YKW was recorded at 42,931 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2024, an average of 2,057 miles a year.
Has A8 YKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A8 YKW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on A8 YKW 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 A8 YKW find?
A8 YKW passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2024 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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