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Suzuki Jimny

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,298 cc

Y256 RTUMOT history

Y256 RTU is a silver petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 23 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 88,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

Y256 RTU silver Suzuki Jimny – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Jimny, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2026
Mileage
88,954 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 RTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 RTU was last recorded at 88,954 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,949 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,954 miles
  • 2019 – 88,887 miles
  • 2017 – 88,660 miles
  • 2016 – 83,121 miles
  • 2015 – 82,315 miles
  • 2014 – 79,652 miles
  • 2013 – 77,261 miles
  • 2012 – 74,191 miles
  • 2011 – 69,302 miles
  • 2010 – 65,779 miles
  • 2009 – 60,496 miles
  • 2008 – 56,517 miles
  • 2007 – 52,242 miles
  • 2006 – 47,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,954 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,954 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    88,954 miles
    Test number
    519674897095
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  2. Fail88,949 miles (+62)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,949 miles
    Test number
    227348205713
    • MajorNearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hockey stick mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on hockey stick mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hockey stick mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  3. Pass88,887 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,887 miles
    Test number
    200695174923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,660 miles (+2,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    88,660 miles
    Test number
    170914288082
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion REAR BODY MOUNTS TO CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

  5. Pass86,165 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,165 miles
    Test number
    415726736364
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  6. Fail86,165 miles (+3,044)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,165 miles
    Test number
    365288162344
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  7. Pass83,121 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,121 miles
    Test number
    620512695035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,315 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,315 miles
    Test number
    495848725767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail82,306 miles (+2,654)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,306 miles
    Test number
    118216172681
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind headlamp (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind headlight (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass79,652 miles (+2,391)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,652 miles
    Test number
    976899104304
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  11. Pass77,261 miles (+3,070)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,261 miles
    Test number
    448721813349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll road tyres cracked in treads

  12. Pass74,191 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,191 miles
    Test number
    139867802305
    • Note2 front to rear brake pipes corroding
    • Note2 rear axle brake pipes corroding
    • NoteAll 4 coil springs corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes corroding
    • NoteSlight play in rear propshaft joint

  13. Fail74,191 miles (+4,889)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,191 miles
    Test number
    597577302322
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Note2 front to rear brake pipes corroding
    • Note2 rear axle brake pipes corroding
    • NoteAll 4 coil springs corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes corroding
    • NoteSlight play in rear propshaft joint

  14. Pass69,302 miles (+3,523)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,302 miles
    Test number
    328479791217
    • NoteBack box outer skin corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  15. Pass65,779 miles (+5,283)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,779 miles
    Test number
    291685500325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Pass60,496 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,496 miles
    Test number
    161004719315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,486 miles (+3,969)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,486 miles
    Test number
    324048359239
    • FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureFront brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NotePlay in back rear propshaft universal joint

  18. Pass56,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,517 miles
    Test number
    363104458208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,517 miles (+4,275)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,517 miles
    Test number
    920794058206
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Pass52,242 miles (+4,478)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,242 miles
    Test number
    771035857249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,764 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    47,764 miles
    Test number
    350902066458
    • NoteRear tyres and nearside front on 3mm

Questions about Y256 RTU

Does Y256 RTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y256 RTU expired on 17 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y256 RTU?
The MOT on Y256 RTU expired on 17 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y256 RTU done?
Y256 RTU was recorded at 88,954 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 2,227 miles a year.
Has Y256 RTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 RTU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y256 RTU 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 RTU find?
Y256 RTU passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; steering column top bearing slightly worn.

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