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Suzuki Vitara

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,905 cc

Y229 SVSMOT history

Y229 SVS is a black diesel Suzuki Vitara first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2023
Mileage
94,937 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 SVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,905 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2023
Latest MOT test
24 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 SVS was last recorded at 94,937 miles on 24 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Sept 2007: 74,432 miles, lower than 75,059 miles on 16 Jul 2007.
  • 8 Sept 2009: 101,550 miles, lower than 103,554 miles on 15 Jul 2009.
  • 7 Sept 2010: 113,092 miles, lower than 116,283 miles on 28 Jul 2010.
  • 24 May 2022: 94,937 miles, lower than 129,206 miles on 14 Feb 2017.

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
129,206 miles · 14 Feb 2017
Average per year
2,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 94,937 miles
  • 2017 – 129,206 miles
  • 2014 – 126,122 miles
  • 2013 – 124,163 miles
  • 2012 – 120,823 miles
  • 2011 – 117,181 miles
  • 2010 – 113,092 miles
  • 2009 – 101,550 miles
  • 2008 – 90,293 miles
  • 2007 – 74,432 miles
  • 2006 – 58,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,937 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.

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,937 miles (-34,269)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    94,937 miles
    Test number
    763344915921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,206 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    129,206 miles
    Test number
    195071897429
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryMechanical components corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyre's perished on outer walls
    • AdvisoryUnderside dirty
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s sills have plastic covers fitted

  3. Fail129,205 miles (+3,083)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,205 miles
    Test number
    719892507853
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryMechanical components corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyre's perished on outer walls
    • AdvisoryUnderside dirty
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s sills have plastic covers fitted

  4. Pass126,122 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    126,122 miles
    Test number
    697118414371
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteCovers on outer sills

  5. Fail126,121 miles (+1,958)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,121 miles
    Test number
    807817114333
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteCovers on outer sills

  6. Pass124,163 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    124,163 miles
    Test number
    456681493240
    • NoteCovers on outer sills

  7. Fail124,162 miles (+3,339)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,162 miles
    Test number
    589220393274
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteCovers on outer sills

  8. Pass120,823 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    120,823 miles
    Test number
    315777892218
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail120,790 miles (+3,609)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,790 miles
    Test number
    289651452204
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  10. Pass117,181 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    117,181 miles
    Test number
    546000951277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,092 miles (-3,191)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    113,092 miles
    Test number
    242230850206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,283 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    116,283 miles
    Test number
    921139800263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight movement in rear suspension/axle

  13. Fail116,271 miles (+14,721)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,271 miles
    Test number
    111641300285
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight movement in rear suspension/axle

  14. Pass101,550 miles (-2,004)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    101,550 miles
    Test number
    664631359289
    • NoteCovers over outer sills

  15. Pass103,554 miles (+13,261)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    103,554 miles
    Test number
    251306299463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,293 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    90,293 miles
    Test number
    361873158220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    89,562 miles
    Test number
    603397698162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,562 miles (+15,130)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,562 miles
    Test number
    604817598196
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass74,432 miles (-627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    74,432 miles
    Test number
    973313857248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass75,059 miles (+9,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    75,059 miles
    Test number
    473517497106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass65,752 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,752 miles
    Test number
    101174467090
    • Note1. front windscreen damaged 2. front no plate damaged 3. n/s hand brake on limit 4. front brake discs worn to max limit

  22. Fail65,752 miles (+7,365)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,752 miles
    Test number
    113704867065
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Note1. front windscreen damaged 2. front no plate damaged 3. front brake discs worn 4. n/s hand brake on limit

  23. Pass58,387 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,387 miles
    Test number
    290929556128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,237 miles (+501)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,237 miles
    Test number
    982406156166
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass57,736 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,736 miles
    Test number
    654182766094
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s rear brake performance low compared to o/s further investigation required..

Questions about Y229 SVS

Does Y229 SVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y229 SVS expired on 23 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y229 SVS?
The MOT on Y229 SVS expired on 23 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y229 SVS done?
Y229 SVS was recorded at 94,937 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2022, an average of 2,293 miles a year.
Has Y229 SVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 SVS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on Y229 SVS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 4 times, first on 10 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y229 SVS find?
Y229 SVS passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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