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White and Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,298 cc

Y256 GKVMOT history

Y256 GKV is a white and blue petrol Suzuki Carry first used on 3 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,466 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 GKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Carry
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 GKV was last recorded at 78,466 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 4,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,373 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,093 miles
Average per year
2,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,466 miles
  • 2025 – 74,373 miles
  • 2024 – 71,281 miles
  • 2023 – 66,405 miles
  • 2022 – 65,719 miles
  • 2021 – 62,171 miles
  • 2020 – 58,970 miles
  • 2019 – 56,893 miles
  • 2017 – 55,498 miles
  • 2016 – 52,636 miles
  • 2015 – 47,504 miles
  • 2014 – 44,816 miles
  • 2013 – 44,090 miles
  • 2012 – 43,333 miles
  • 2011 – 42,909 miles
  • 2010 – 39,061 miles
  • 2009 – 37,391 miles
  • 2008 – 32,819 miles
  • 2007 – 26,593 miles
  • 2006 – 20,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,466 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryEml . pre 2002

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,466 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,466 miles
    Test number
    803216705327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEml . pre 2002

  2. Fail78,465 miles (+4,092)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,465 miles
    Test number
    706483236977
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced seam on sill parted (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing / rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEml . pre 2002

  3. Pass74,373 miles (+3,092)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,373 miles
    Test number
    466306732061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass71,281 miles (+4,876)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,281 miles
    Test number
    831482929400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass66,405 miles (+686)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    66,405 miles
    Test number
    357501613386
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,719 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,719 miles
    Test number
    651480463252
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail65,717 miles (+3,546)9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,717 miles
    Test number
    183947859660
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting upper wheel arch holed (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 inner sill holed (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 inner wheel arch holed (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 inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear axle flexy hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to rear axel flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass62,171 miles (+3,201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    62,171 miles
    Test number
    615608402648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear trailing mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,970 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,970 miles
    Test number
    936104397545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded

  10. Fail58,969 miles (+2,076)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,969 miles
    Test number
    506702740010
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded

  11. Pass56,893 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,893 miles
    Test number
    347008058005
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail56,893 miles (+1,395)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,893 miles
    Test number
    306214378112
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass55,498 miles (+2,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,498 miles
    Test number
    359472411206
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass52,636 miles (+5,132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,636 miles
    Test number
    790978442046
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass47,504 miles (+2,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,504 miles
    Test number
    686483985038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass44,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,816 miles
    Test number
    105706384051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,816 miles (+726)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,816 miles
    Test number
    668516684031
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass44,090 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,090 miles
    Test number
    375005483078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,333 miles (+424)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,333 miles
    Test number
    165999572094
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteExhaust bracket broken (back box)

  20. Pass42,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,909 miles
    Test number
    629681981060
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail42,909 miles (+3,848)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,909 miles
    Test number
    979540781091
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass39,061 miles (+1,670)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,061 miles
    Test number
    924128980056
    • NoteRear boot handle sticking

  23. Pass37,391 miles (+4,572)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,391 miles
    Test number
    900519919144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,819 miles (+6,226)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,819 miles
    Test number
    343372418119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,593 miles (+6,237)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,593 miles
    Test number
    540746007153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,356 miles
    Test number
    703892116139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 GKV

Does Y256 GKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 GKV is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y256 GKV?
The MOT on Y256 GKV is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y256 GKV done?
Y256 GKV was recorded at 78,466 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 2,867 miles a year.
Has Y256 GKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 GKV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y256 GKV 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 Y256 GKV find?
Y256 GKV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge; eml . pre 2002.

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