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Suzuki Jimny

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc

V86 KWUMOT history

V86 KWU is a blue petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 98,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2026
Mileage
98,948 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V86 KWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V86 KWU was last recorded at 98,948 miles on 21 Feb 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,946 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,948 miles
  • 2024 – 98,867 miles
  • 2023 – 98,101 miles
  • 2022 – 95,127 miles
  • 2021 – 92,869 miles
  • 2020 – 88,379 miles
  • 2019 – 84,446 miles
  • 2018 – 79,726 miles
  • 2017 – 75,577 miles
  • 2016 – 71,029 miles
  • 2015 – 67,705 miles
  • 2014 – 65,906 miles
  • 2013 – 63,844 miles
  • 2011 – 59,992 miles
  • 2010 – 53,725 miles
  • 2009 – 50,140 miles
  • 2008 – 46,317 miles
  • 2007 – 42,700 miles
  • 2006 – 33,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,948 miles
  • AdvisoryAll under body is heavily undersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth NS & OS sills heavily weldedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced floor corrosion around rear body mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Corrosion under sills non prescribed areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,948 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    98,948 miles
    Test number
    687822260388
    • AdvisoryAll under body is heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryBoth NS & OS sills heavily welded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Fail98,946 miles (+75)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,946 miles
    Test number
    317051343667
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch front to rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch to rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll under body is heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryBoth NS & OS sills heavily welded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Fail98,871 miles (+4)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,871 miles
    Test number
    936820450120
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r trailing arm mount chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r trail arm mount chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/r inner wheel arch front & rear to crossmemeber (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r front inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r inner wheel arch to rear crossmemeber (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEntire under vehicle structure heavily under sealed
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s sills extensively welded and under sealed
    • AdvisorySills covers fitted

  4. Fail98,867 miles (+766)12 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,867 miles
    Test number
    969859817165
    • 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner wing (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear seats not in use
    • AdvisoryVehicle under body,chassis and floor all under sealed

  5. Pass98,101 miles (+2,974)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    98,101 miles
    Test number
    527810410154
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody heavily undersealed

  6. Pass95,127 miles (+2,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,127 miles
    Test number
    411064077022
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll under side of the vehicle covered in underseal

  7. Pass92,869 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    92,869 miles
    Test number
    507324329634
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail92,868 miles (+4,489)13 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,868 miles
    Test number
    461125568796
    • 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above rear silencer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass88,379 miles (+3,933)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    88,379 miles
    Test number
    781797597466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,446 miles (+72)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,446 miles
    Test number
    503761702645
    • AdvisoryBody mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced floor corrosion around rear body mounts (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under sills non prescribed areas
    • AdvisorySlight play both front hub swivel bearings and seals leaking

  11. Fail84,374 miles (+4,648)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,374 miles
    Test number
    858569910030
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBody mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced floor corrosion around rear body mounts (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under sills non prescribed areas
    • AdvisorySlight play both front hub swivel bearings and seals leaking

  12. Pass79,726 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,726 miles
    Test number
    736589018544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,659 miles (+4,082)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,659 miles
    Test number
    687539788331
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear under sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassi by trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass75,577 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,577 miles
    Test number
    301846883016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,029 miles (+3,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    71,029 miles
    Test number
    403068183678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes rusty

  16. Pass67,705 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,705 miles
    Test number
    795604115060
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Fail67,695 miles (+1,789)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,695 miles
    Test number
    198552015442
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  18. Pass65,906 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,906 miles
    Test number
    568824614080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,844 miles (+3,852)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,844 miles
    Test number
    298325613025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery lose
    • NoteFuel pipes rusty
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  20. Pass59,992 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,992 miles
    Test number
    529525611387
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteRear silencer in a poor condition and supported on cable ties

  21. Fail59,992 miles (+6,267)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,992 miles
    Test number
    849445511302
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteRear silencer in a poor condition and supported on cable ties

  22. Pass53,725 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,725 miles
    Test number
    854784130325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,713 miles (+3,573)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,713 miles
    Test number
    562002020320
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  24. Pass50,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,140 miles
    Test number
    242740219393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,131 miles (+3,814)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,131 miles
    Test number
    122200719369
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  26. Pass46,317 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,317 miles
    Test number
    704713178295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail46,239 miles (+3,539)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,239 miles
    Test number
    882699668215
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass42,700 miles (+9,083)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,700 miles
    Test number
    391333167295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,617 miles
    Test number
    424581556237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V86 KWU

Does V86 KWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V86 KWU expired on 20 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V86 KWU?
The MOT on V86 KWU expired on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V86 KWU done?
V86 KWU was recorded at 98,948 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2025, an average of 3,540 miles a year.
Has V86 KWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V86 KWU has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on V86 KWU 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 V86 KWU find?
V86 KWU passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2025 with 4 advisories: all under body is heavily undersealed; both ns & os sills heavily welded; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear, and 1 more.

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