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Suzuki Jimny

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,298 cc

Y238 JAWMOT history

Y238 JAW is a blue petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 26 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 75,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

Y238 JAW blue Suzuki Jimny – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Jimny, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
75,800 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 JAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 JAW was last recorded at 75,800 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 2,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,476 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,324 miles
Average per year
2,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,800 miles
  • 2024 – 73,476 miles
  • 2023 – 71,888 miles
  • 2022 – 70,632 miles
  • 2021 – 67,081 miles
  • 2020 – 65,702 miles
  • 2019 – 63,929 miles
  • 2018 – 59,010 miles
  • 2017 – 55,888 miles
  • 2016 – 50,940 miles
  • 2015 – 46,909 miles
  • 2014 – 44,143 miles
  • 2013 – 43,062 miles
  • 2012 – 41,271 miles
  • 2011 – 38,518 miles
  • 2010 – 35,708 miles
  • 2009 – 32,588 miles
  • 2008 – 29,148 miles
  • 2007 – 25,898 miles
  • 2006 – 23,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,800 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion and surface rust underneath noticed and advised

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 Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,800 miles (+2,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,800 miles
    Test number
    565554357753
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion and surface rust underneath noticed and advised
  2. Pass73,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    73,476 miles
    Test number
    333511782700
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, front tyres approaching limit
  3. Fail73,476 miles (+1,588)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,476 miles
    Test number
    182167078053
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, front tyres approaching limit
  4. Pass71,888 miles (+1,256)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    71,888 miles
    Test number
    740932657278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass70,632 miles (+3,551)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,632 miles
    Test number
    850373892571
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass67,081 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,081 miles
    Test number
    598273104362
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside & Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail67,081 miles (+1,379)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,081 miles
    Test number
    649645147837
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside & Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass65,702 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,702 miles
    Test number
    998108872433
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail65,702 miles (+1,773)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,702 miles
    Test number
    896043368911
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass63,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,929 miles
    Test number
    805688198328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,929 miles (+4,919)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,929 miles
    Test number
    702657114087
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass59,010 miles (+3,122)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,010 miles
    Test number
    536826515128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,888 miles (+4,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,888 miles
    Test number
    951829243553
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass50,940 miles (+4,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,940 miles
    Test number
    396700892675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Pass46,909 miles (+2,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,909 miles
    Test number
    519953665045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass44,143 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,143 miles
    Test number
    246263624083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,062 miles (+38)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,062 miles
    Test number
    217294113442
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff side front headlamp has a crack but beam pattern is unaffected.
  18. Fail43,024 miles (+1,753)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,024 miles
    Test number
    127385803164
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff side front headlamp has a crack but beam pattern is unaffected.
  19. Pass41,271 miles (+2,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,271 miles
    Test number
    366594112184
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  20. Pass38,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,518 miles
    Test number
    196021011124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,518 miles (+2,810)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,518 miles
    Test number
    216211311145
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  22. Pass35,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,708 miles
    Test number
    951910920101
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  23. Fail35,708 miles (+3,120)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,708 miles
    Test number
    330808910178
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  24. Pass32,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,588 miles
    Test number
    243335809478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,588 miles (+3,440)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,588 miles
    Test number
    252645309440
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  26. Pass29,148 miles (+3,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,148 miles
    Test number
    554147308148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Fail25,898 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,898 miles
    Test number
    320373017183
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteInbalance on front brakes
    • NoteNsf tyre worn to 2mm on outside edge
    • NoteNsf wiper splitting
    • NoteNsr tyre cracking in tread and worn to 3mm
  28. Pass25,898 miles (+2,175)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,898 miles
    Test number
    903233517146
    • NoteInbalance on front brakes
    • NoteNsf tyre worn to 2mm on outside edge
    • NoteNsf wiper splitting
    • NoteNsr tyre cracking in tread and worn to 3mm
  29. Pass23,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,723 miles
    Test number
    114007116117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 JAW

Does Y238 JAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 JAW expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 JAW?
The MOT on Y238 JAW expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 JAW done?
Y238 JAW was recorded at 75,800 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 2,671 miles a year.
Has Y238 JAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 JAW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y238 JAW 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 Y238 JAW find?
Y238 JAW passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded all around; oil leak, but not excessive; general age related corrosion and surface rust underneath noticed and advised.

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