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Suzuki Wagon-R+

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,298 cc

Y212 ARLMOT history

Y212 ARL is a blue petrol Suzuki Wagon-R+ first used on 5 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 51,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2023
Mileage
51,230 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 ARL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Wagon-R+
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2023
Latest MOT test
6 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y212 ARL was last recorded at 51,230 miles on 6 May 2022, 869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2017: 35,284 miles, lower than 35,419 miles on 14 Jun 2016.

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
50,361 miles · 5 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
869 miles
Average per year
1,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 51,230 miles
  • 2021 – 50,361 miles
  • 2020 – 48,158 miles
  • 2019 – 44,850 miles
  • 2018 – 39,782 miles
  • 2017 – 35,297 miles
  • 2016 – 35,419 miles
  • 2015 – 34,834 miles
  • 2014 – 34,358 miles
  • 2013 – 33,748 miles
  • 2012 – 33,117 miles
  • 2011 – 31,517 miles
  • 2010 – 29,917 miles
  • 2009 – 28,507 miles
  • 2008 – 26,903 miles
  • 2007 – 25,550 miles
  • 2006 – 23,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,230 miles
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs getting deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded in areasRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front interior door mechanism getting deteriorated
  • AdvisoryRear suspension heavily corroded in areasRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished in tread areas (recommend attention)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes getting corroded in areasRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front shock absorbers are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,230 miles (+869)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    51,230 miles
    Test number
    180843099303
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs getting deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded in areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front interior door mechanism getting deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear suspension heavily corroded in areas
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished in tread areas (recommend attention)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes getting corroded in areas

  2. Pass50,361 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    50,361 miles
    Test number
    648627573068
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs getting deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded in areas
    • AdvisoryRear suspension heavily corroded in areas
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished in tread areas (recommend attention)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes getting corroded in areas
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  3. Fail50,361 miles (+2,203)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,361 miles
    Test number
    817219199203
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs getting deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded in areas
    • AdvisoryRear suspension heavily corroded in areas
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished in tread areas (recommend attention)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes getting corroded in areas
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  4. Pass48,158 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    48,158 miles
    Test number
    652204657047
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail48,108 miles (+3,258)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,108 miles
    Test number
    675611888462
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass44,850 miles (+5,068)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    44,850 miles
    Test number
    479914889276
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers corroded around hub attachments
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass39,782 miles (+16)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,782 miles
    Test number
    772552617071
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top of shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top of shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail39,766 miles (+4,469)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,766 miles
    Test number
    422309257501
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top of shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top of shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass35,297 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,297 miles
    Test number
    854630667272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,284 miles (-135)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,284 miles
    Test number
    843419015663
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass35,419 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,419 miles
    Test number
    228189410825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail35,419 miles (+585)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,419 miles
    Test number
    521327338749
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass34,834 miles (+476)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,834 miles
    Test number
    228583565480
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass34,358 miles (+610)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    34,358 miles
    Test number
    246317664450
    • NoteExhaust tailpipe mounting bracket corroded and fractured but system still adequately supported
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass33,748 miles (+631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,748 miles
    Test number
    469504463184
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass33,117 miles (+1,600)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,117 miles
    Test number
    298050272166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass31,517 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,517 miles
    Test number
    308469051165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,917 miles (+1,410)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,917 miles
    Test number
    903042450126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  19. Pass28,507 miles (+1,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,507 miles
    Test number
    274220679195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass26,903 miles (+1,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,903 miles
    Test number
    954614968178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass25,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,550 miles
    Test number
    234077157444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,550 miles (+1,630)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,550 miles
    Test number
    180587057151
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass23,920 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,920 miles
    Test number
    731636356150
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on inside tread

Questions about Y212 ARL

Does Y212 ARL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y212 ARL expired on 5 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y212 ARL?
The MOT on Y212 ARL expired on 5 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y212 ARL done?
Y212 ARL was recorded at 51,230 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2022, an average of 1,716 miles a year.
Has Y212 ARL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 ARL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y212 ARL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y212 ARL find?
Y212 ARL passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2022 with 6 advisories: front brake discs getting deteriorated; front suspension corroded in areas; nearside front interior door mechanism getting deteriorated, and 3 more.

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