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Suzuki Vitara

Red and Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,598 cc

Y20 BMSMOT history

Y20 BMS is a red and black diesel Suzuki Vitara first used on 28 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 70,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

Y20 BMS red Suzuki Vitara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Vitara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
70,867 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 BMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 BMS was last recorded at 70,867 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,862 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,867 miles
  • 2025 – 64,853 miles
  • 2024 – 57,033 miles
  • 2023 – 51,739 miles
  • 2022 – 48,261 miles
  • 2021 – 44,412 miles
  • 2020 – 35,009 miles
  • 2019 – 27,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,867 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Parking brake effort low for this car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,867 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    70,867 miles
    Test number
    408188290916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,862 miles (+442)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,862 miles
    Test number
    916764329728
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass70,420 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,420 miles
    Test number
    749091599511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear car underside very rusty
  4. Fail70,416 miles (+5,563)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,416 miles
    Test number
    155433865165
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened dif sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear car underside very rusty
  5. Pass64,853 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    64,853 miles
    Test number
    488040332448
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low for this car
  6. Fail64,848 miles (+7,815)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,848 miles
    Test number
    879720280744
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low for this car
  7. Pass57,033 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,033 miles
    Test number
    753958608751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear car underside rusty
  8. Fail57,027 miles (+5,288)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,027 miles
    Test number
    432703902136
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear car underside rusty
  9. Pass51,739 miles (+3,478)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    51,739 miles
    Test number
    605203829423
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV joint gaiter has small split. Will allow ingress of road dirt. Advise to replace asap (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear RNS brake binding slightly- advise to check cause and remedy
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing thin. Advise to check thickness of friction material and replace if necessary (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass48,261 miles (+3,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    48,261 miles
    Test number
    792869831739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass44,412 miles (+9,403)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,412 miles
    Test number
    104289526753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,009 miles (+7,463)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,009 miles
    Test number
    978855421971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    27,546 miles
    Test number
    481454712105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 BMS

Does Y20 BMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 BMS is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 BMS?
The MOT on Y20 BMS is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 BMS done?
Y20 BMS was recorded at 70,867 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 6,021 miles a year.
Has Y20 BMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 BMS has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y20 BMS 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 Y20 BMS find?
Y20 BMS passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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