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Suzuki Jimny

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,328 cc

Y229 GKVMOT history

Y229 GKV is a red petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 93,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2025.

Y229 GKV red Suzuki Jimny – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Jimny, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2026
Mileage
93,227 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 GKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,328 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 GKV was last recorded at 93,227 miles on 24 Apr 2025, 5,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2010: 39,620 miles, lower than 44,103 miles on 10 Aug 2007.
  • 15 Mar 2024: 88,126 miles, lower than 97,118 miles on 26 May 2022.

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
88,126 miles · 15 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
5,101 miles
Average per year
2,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,227 miles
  • 2024 – 88,126 miles
  • 2022 – 97,118 miles
  • 2021 – 93,528 miles
  • 2019 – 87,793 miles
  • 2017 – 87,121 miles
  • 2016 – 86,565 miles
  • 2014 – 75,813 miles
  • 2013 – 68,813 miles
  • 2012 – 68,221 miles
  • 2011 – 67,111 miles
  • 2010 – 39,620 miles
  • 2007 – 44,103 miles
  • 2006 – 37,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,227 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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,227 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    93,227 miles
    Test number
    118442028105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,126 miles (-8,992)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,126 miles
    Test number
    806543599353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,118 miles (+191)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    97,118 miles
    Test number
    183312912691
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorSide repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPreviously repaired with thick sealant

  4. Fail96,927 miles (+271)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,927 miles
    Test number
    289273427835
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorSide repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPreviously repaired with thick sealant

  5. Fail96,656 miles (+3,128)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,656 miles
    Test number
    567336882251
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    93,528 miles
    Test number
    559650605159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,528 miles (+5,735)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,528 miles
    Test number
    870952871915
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass87,793 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,793 miles
    Test number
    136143569822
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Fail87,786 miles (+665)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,786 miles
    Test number
    306946748140
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Pass87,121 miles (+556)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,121 miles
    Test number
    441403034423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded runs along the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel lines badly corroded at the rear

  11. Pass86,565 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,565 miles
    Test number
    591051718812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe extremely corroded

  12. Fail86,565 miles (+10,752)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,565 miles
    Test number
    411010630356
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe extremely corroded

  13. Pass75,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    75,813 miles
    Test number
    478740424255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,813 miles (+7,000)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,813 miles
    Test number
    817910324265
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass68,813 miles (+592)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,813 miles
    Test number
    107680433123
    • NoteRear radius arm bushes perished

  16. Pass68,221 miles (+1,110)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,221 miles
    Test number
    667456432160
    • NoteChassis rails rusty
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe rusty
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe rusty
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer rusty
    • NoteRear fuel pipe rusty

  17. Pass67,111 miles (+27,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,111 miles
    Test number
    285516931178
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  18. Pass39,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,620 miles
    Test number
    644128520042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. PassMileage not read2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    991876239080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery lead starting to rub on body work under bonnet

  20. Pass44,103 miles (+6,234)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,103 miles
    Test number
    541142827273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,869 miles
    Test number
    450478476157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 GKV

Does Y229 GKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y229 GKV expired on 23 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y229 GKV?
The MOT on Y229 GKV expired on 23 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y229 GKV done?
Y229 GKV was recorded at 93,227 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2025, an average of 2,941 miles a year.
Has Y229 GKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 GKV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y229 GKV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 28 Jan 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y229 GKV find?
Y229 GKV passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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