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Hyundai Lantra

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,599 cc

S79 XYAMOT history

S79 XYA is a silver petrol Hyundai Lantra first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 97,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
97,641 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S79 XYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Lantra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S79 XYA was last recorded at 97,641 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jan 2014: 71,041 miles, lower than 710,401 miles on 11 Jan 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,636 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,641 miles
  • 2025 – 94,531 miles
  • 2024 – 91,460 miles
  • 2023 – 86,999 miles
  • 2022 – 83,017 miles
  • 2021 – 79,677 miles
  • 2020 – 77,929 miles
  • 2019 – 74,177 miles
  • 2018 – 71,555 miles
  • 2017 – 71,501 miles
  • 2015 – 71,449 miles
  • 2014 – 71,041 miles
  • 2013 – 64,579 miles
  • 2012 – 57,693 miles
  • 2011 – 51,253 miles
  • 2010 – 45,182 miles
  • 2009 – 40,036 miles
  • 2008 – 36,402 miles
  • 2006 – 35,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,641 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear of trailing arm link)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear of trailing arm link)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear subframe and components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,641 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,641 miles
    Test number
    357672453613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,636 miles (+3,105)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,636 miles
    Test number
    477695098643
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,531 miles (+3,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,531 miles
    Test number
    146358811692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass91,460 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,460 miles
    Test number
    139593949817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail91,456 miles (+4,457)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,456 miles
    Test number
    413048937641
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass86,999 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,999 miles
    Test number
    349033995320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear of trailing arm link) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear of trailing arm link) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and components corroded

  7. Fail86,994 miles (+3,977)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,994 miles
    Test number
    514332034629
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear of trailing arm link) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear of trailing arm link) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and components corroded

  8. Pass83,017 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,017 miles
    Test number
    995491045031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,677 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,677 miles
    Test number
    598520205965
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi joint deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  10. Fail79,675 miles (+1,746)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,675 miles
    Test number
    814935775850
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi joint deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  11. Pass77,929 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,929 miles
    Test number
    826872234147
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight front brake judder
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link ball joint
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  12. Fail77,927 miles (+3,750)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,927 miles
    Test number
    933604788637
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight front brake judder
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link ball joint
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  13. Pass74,177 miles (+2,622)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,177 miles
    Test number
    434611486889
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low

  14. Pass71,555 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,555 miles
    Test number
    160596794081
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished in tread
    • AdvisorySlight rear brake judder

  15. Fail71,555 miles (+54)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,555 miles
    Test number
    808911520611
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished in tread
    • AdvisorySlight rear brake judder

  16. Pass71,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,501 miles
    Test number
    707714208561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,501 miles (+52)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,501 miles
    Test number
    642084145345
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass71,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,449 miles
    Test number
    305431455125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail71,449 miles (+408)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,449 miles
    Test number
    305431455138
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass71,041 miles (-639,360)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,041 miles
    Test number
    176467414044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail710,401 miles (+645,822)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    710,401 miles
    Test number
    465541314094
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  22. Pass64,579 miles (+6,886)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,579 miles
    Test number
    415890913008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,693 miles (+6,440)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,693 miles
    Test number
    969686802042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,253 miles (+6,071)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,253 miles
    Test number
    948448301058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,182 miles (+5,146)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,182 miles
    Test number
    241438100067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,036 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,036 miles
    Test number
    574112509035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,402 miles (+1,374)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,402 miles
    Test number
    183359608465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,028 miles
    Test number
    183965566287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S79 XYA

Does S79 XYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S79 XYA is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S79 XYA?
The MOT on S79 XYA is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S79 XYA done?
S79 XYA was recorded at 97,641 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 3,130 miles a year.
Has S79 XYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S79 XYA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S79 XYA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S79 XYA find?
S79 XYA passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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