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Suzuki Wagon-R+

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,298 cc

Y256 EBRMOT history

Y256 EBR is a green petrol Suzuki Wagon-R+ first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 32 MOT tests, with 136,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2023
Mileage
136,193 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
MOT tests
32
17 passed · 15 failed
Per year
6,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 EBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Wagon-R+
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y256 EBR was last recorded at 136,193 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 1,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2018: 32,842 miles, lower than 108,566 miles on 29 Mar 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
134,290 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,903 miles
Average per year
6,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,193 miles
  • 2022 – 134,290 miles
  • 2021 – 131,526 miles
  • 2020 – 127,961 miles
  • 2019 – 122,237 miles
  • 2018 – 115,815 miles
  • 2017 – 108,566 miles
  • 2016 – 101,155 miles
  • 2015 – 93,269 miles
  • 2014 – 85,057 miles
  • 2013 – 74,924 miles
  • 2012 – 63,972 miles
  • 2011 – 51,887 miles
  • 2010 – 43,981 miles
  • 2009 – 41,325 miles
  • 2008 – 38,385 miles
  • 2007 – 34,741 miles
  • 2006 – 30,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,193 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm fractured Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Flange (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Flange (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,193 miles (+1,903)2 dangerous8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,193 miles
    Test number
    527783151056
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm fractured Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Flange (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Flange (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,290 miles (+2,764)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,290 miles
    Test number
    923193816529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage corroded but not significantly reducing the structural strength of the vehicle in prescribed areas

  3. Pass131,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    131,526 miles
    Test number
    117233570867
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail131,526 miles (+3,565)4 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,526 miles
    Test number
    879030253111
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,961 miles
    Test number
    247336374177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,960 miles (+5,723)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,960 miles
    Test number
    583184411207
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass122,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,237 miles
    Test number
    244718819934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail122,237 miles (+6,422)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,237 miles
    Test number
    182496958101
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass115,815 miles (+82,973)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,815 miles
    Test number
    837531930265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail32,842 miles (-75,724)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,842 miles
    Test number
    102466025679
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass108,566 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,566 miles
    Test number
    263051916793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,565 miles (+7,410)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,565 miles
    Test number
    997348844444
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass101,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,155 miles
    Test number
    484904242160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tyre tread

  14. Fail101,155 miles (+7,886)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,155 miles
    Test number
    699062796363
    • DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tyre tread

  15. Pass93,269 miles (+123)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,269 miles
    Test number
    226538075075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipes rusty

  16. Fail93,146 miles (+8,089)3 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,146 miles
    Test number
    176001875434
    • DangerousFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipes rusty

  17. Pass85,057 miles (+36)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,057 miles
    Test number
    529648274098
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  18. Fail85,021 miles (+10,097)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,021 miles
    Test number
    375366274098
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  19. Pass74,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,924 miles
    Test number
    988123973024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,922 miles (+10,950)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,922 miles
    Test number
    696243973056
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass63,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,972 miles
    Test number
    436670582023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,972 miles (+12,085)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,972 miles
    Test number
    225730282061
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass51,887 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,887 miles
    Test number
    807258561004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,843 miles (+7,862)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,843 miles
    Test number
    197417761489
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass43,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,981 miles
    Test number
    162138960400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,981 miles (+2,656)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,981 miles
    Test number
    701198560005
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass41,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,325 miles
    Test number
    710491879062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail41,325 miles (+2,940)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,325 miles
    Test number
    890429169055
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass38,385 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,385 miles
    Test number
    143310778402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass34,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,741 miles
    Test number
    822430667037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail34,741 miles (+3,892)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,741 miles
    Test number
    172278057461
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  32. Pass30,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,849 miles
    Test number
    580729866090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 EBR

Does Y256 EBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y256 EBR expired on 31 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y256 EBR?
The MOT on Y256 EBR expired on 31 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y256 EBR done?
Y256 EBR was recorded at 136,193 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 6,184 miles a year.
Has Y256 EBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 EBR has failed 15 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y256 EBR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y256 EBR find?
Y256 EBR failed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm fractured trailing arm; offside front track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 15 more.

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