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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,298 cc

Y243 XATMOT history

Y243 XAT is a blue petrol Suzuki Carry first used on 26 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
71,461 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 XAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Carry
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 XAT was last recorded at 71,461 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,673 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
788 miles
Average per year
1,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,461 miles
  • 2025 – 70,673 miles
  • 2024 – 69,310 miles
  • 2023 – 67,768 miles
  • 2022 – 63,593 miles
  • 2021 – 59,214 miles
  • 2020 – 56,263 miles
  • 2019 – 54,055 miles
  • 2018 – 51,225 miles
  • 2017 – 49,262 miles
  • 2016 – 49,033 miles
  • 2015 – 49,017 miles
  • 2010 – 48,993 miles
  • 2008 – 48,200 miles
  • 2007 – 47,890 miles
  • 2006 – 44,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,461 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front body corroded outside 30 cm
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,461 miles (+788)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    71,461 miles
    Test number
    654872811224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Front body corroded outside 30 cm
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass70,673 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    70,673 miles
    Test number
    431882997302
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play at both front upper strut mounts

  3. Fail70,671 miles (+1,361)9 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,671 miles
    Test number
    337156736278
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play at both front upper strut mounts

  4. Pass69,310 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,310 miles
    Test number
    123525217013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail69,306 miles (+1,538)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,306 miles
    Test number
    606368215069
    • MajorFront Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass67,768 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,768 miles
    Test number
    224977874505
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHole in chassi at n/s/front

  7. Fail67,764 miles (+4,171)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,764 miles
    Test number
    792092179697
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHole in chassi at n/s/front

  8. Pass63,593 miles (+4,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    63,593 miles
    Test number
    401590690910
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass59,214 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,214 miles
    Test number
    621130297094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail59,214 miles (+2,951)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,214 miles
    Test number
    821149775233
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass56,263 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,263 miles
    Test number
    445607842370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,055 miles (+2,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,055 miles
    Test number
    606545065793
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked on outer wall but no cord exposed.

  13. Pass51,225 miles (+1,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    51,225 miles
    Test number
    970319088472
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded. (Not affecting structural integrity)

  14. Pass49,262 miles (+229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,262 miles
    Test number
    653856744899
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryChasi and suspension heavily corodded

  15. Pass49,033 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    49,033 miles
    Test number
    349778576831
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder body components corroded

  16. Pass49,017 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,017 miles
    Test number
    657833485180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Fail49,017 miles (+24)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,017 miles
    Test number
    326692485195
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteExhaust backbox very corroded but not blowing.

  18. Pass48,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,993 miles
    Test number
    531081810122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail48,993 miles (+793)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,993 miles
    Test number
    242989700184
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass48,200 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,200 miles
    Test number
    282883228166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,890 miles (+2,895)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,890 miles
    Test number
    263725777044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,995 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    44,995 miles
    Test number
    430550686054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,812 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,812 miles
    Test number
    612573976019
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Questions about Y243 XAT

Does Y243 XAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y243 XAT is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y243 XAT?
The MOT on Y243 XAT is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y243 XAT done?
Y243 XAT was recorded at 71,461 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 1,303 miles a year.
Has Y243 XAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 XAT has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y243 XAT 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 Y243 XAT find?
Y243 XAT passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 11 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; front coil spring corroded both; front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both, and 8 more.

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