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White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc

V678 DFRMOT history

V678 DFR is a white petrol Suzuki Carry first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2024
Mileage
74,192 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V678 DFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Carry
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V678 DFR was last recorded at 74,192 miles on 5 Jun 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,192 miles · 31 May 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 74,192 miles
  • 2022 – 69,773 miles
  • 2021 – 65,367 miles
  • 2020 – 62,817 miles
  • 2019 – 57,909 miles
  • 2018 – 52,678 miles
  • 2017 – 47,477 miles
  • 2016 – 42,045 miles
  • 2015 – 39,973 miles
  • 2014 – 38,855 miles
  • 2013 – 37,608 miles
  • 2012 – 36,410 miles
  • 2011 – 35,561 miles
  • 2010 – 34,513 miles
  • 2009 – 33,879 miles
  • 2007 – 33,157 miles
  • 2006 – 32,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,192 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Not Repairable 155x13cRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside and offside front under sills damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    74,192 miles
    Test number
    413750304638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Not Repairable 155x13c

  2. Fail74,192 miles (+4,419)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,192 miles
    Test number
    107128402148
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Not Repairable 155x13c

  3. Pass69,773 miles (+141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,773 miles
    Test number
    441483297927
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded / signs of corrosion

  4. Fail69,632 miles (+4,265)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,632 miles
    Test number
    436518638756
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill has hole in (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySurface rust on underside of vehicle

  5. Pass65,367 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    65,367 miles
    Test number
    497030271496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,350 miles (+2,533)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,350 miles
    Test number
    724161368721
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting heavy corrosion within 30cm of suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch / macpherson strut (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy rust and uneven wear / advise replacement with brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass62,817 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    62,817 miles
    Test number
    388180605021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail62,807 miles (+4,898)5 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,807 miles
    Test number
    780453704158
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass57,909 miles (+5,231)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    57,909 miles
    Test number
    996473709974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside hard corrosion under near side sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside hard corrosion under near side sill

  10. Pass52,678 miles (+5,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,678 miles
    Test number
    516431804006
    • AdvisoryAdvise...............wiper blades replace
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to under body and suspension components

  11. Pass47,477 miles (+83)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,477 miles
    Test number
    683018986214
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front under sills damaged
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on gearbox
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on rear axle

  12. Fail47,394 miles (+5,349)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,394 miles
    Test number
    191296863919
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front under sills damaged
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on gearbox
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on rear axle

  13. Pass42,045 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,045 miles
    Test number
    245221046554
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front outer sills slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axle seal leaking

  14. Fail42,042 miles (+2,069)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,042 miles
    Test number
    760989641206
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust cat rattle form inside (breaking up )
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front outer sills slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axle seal leaking

  15. Pass39,973 miles (+1,118)2 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,973 miles
    Test number
    707264405160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces
    • NoteNearside and offside front sills damaged
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyre valves cracking
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre valve cracking
    • NoteRear diff seal leaking
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  16. Pass38,855 miles2 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,855 miles
    Test number
    748477194045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn on outer edges
    • NoteExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside and offside front under sills slightly damaged
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly low tread at 3mm
    • NoteSlight exhuast leak on rear joint
    • NoteSlight oil leak on gearbox
    • NoteSlight oil leak on rear axle
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  17. Fail38,855 miles (+1,247)1 failure2 advisories10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,855 miles
    Test number
    675987894070
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn on outer edges
    • NoteExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside and offside front under sills slightly damaged
    • NoteNearside front brake slightly binding
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly low tread at 3mm
    • NoteSlight exhuast leak on rear joint
    • NoteSlight oil leak on gearbox
    • NoteSlight oil leak on rear axle
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  18. Pass37,608 miles (+1,198)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,608 miles
    Test number
    216783793024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside and offside front under sills damaged
    • NoteRear axle oil seal leaking
    • NoteSlight leak on gearbox

  19. Pass36,410 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,410 miles
    Test number
    327885392054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteExhaust back outer skin corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn and corroded
    • NoteOil leak on gearbox rear seal
    • NoteSlight oil leak on rear axle seal
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  20. Fail36,410 miles (+849)2 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,410 miles
    Test number
    546775392040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteExhaust back outer skin corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn and corroded
    • NoteOil leak on gearbox rear seal
    • NoteSlight oil leak on rear axle seal
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  21. Pass35,561 miles (+1,048)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,561 miles
    Test number
    218748801195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • NoteNearside and offside outer sill damaged

  22. Pass34,513 miles (+634)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,513 miles
    Test number
    243033200474
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSteering slightly stiff and tightness on lock to lock.

  23. Pass33,879 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,879 miles
    Test number
    361781619150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,157 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,157 miles
    Test number
    124278727264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,653 miles
    Test number
    360159526447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V678 DFR

Does V678 DFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V678 DFR expired on 4 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V678 DFR?
The MOT on V678 DFR expired on 4 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V678 DFR done?
V678 DFR was recorded at 74,192 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2023, an average of 2,473 miles a year.
Has V678 DFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V678 DFR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V678 DFR 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 V678 DFR find?
V678 DFR passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear nail in tyre not repairable 155x13c.

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