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Suzuki Wagon-R+

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,298 cc

Y257 EVKMOT history

Y257 EVK is a red petrol Suzuki Wagon-R+ first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2022 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 58,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2022
Mileage
58,346 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2022
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 EVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Wagon-R+
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
13 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y257 EVK was last recorded at 58,346 miles on 13 May 2022, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2016: 41,169 miles, lower than 42,405 miles on 23 Apr 2015.

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
58,335 miles · 16 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
3,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 58,346 miles
  • 2021 – 57,407 miles
  • 2020 – 56,778 miles
  • 2019 – 56,036 miles
  • 2018 – 52,140 miles
  • 2017 – 48,883 miles
  • 2016 – 41,169 miles
  • 2015 – 42,405 miles
  • 2014 – 38,686 miles
  • 2013 – 33,944 miles
  • 2012 – 28,894 miles
  • 2011 – 23,429 miles
  • 2010 – 18,480 miles
  • 2009 – 13,403 miles
  • 2008 – 9,236 miles
  • 2007 – 8,071 miles
  • 2006 – 7,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail58,346 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes out when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorRear Fuel pipe damaged Fuel return pipe corroded/ broken (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail58,346 miles (+11)1 dangerous14 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,346 miles
    Test number
    680713976982
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes out when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe damaged Fuel return pipe corroded/ broken (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail58,335 miles (+928)1 dangerous13 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,335 miles
    Test number
    381323264747
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank showing signs of leaking, damp.

  3. Pass57,407 miles (+629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,407 miles
    Test number
    523830954102
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass56,778 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,778 miles
    Test number
    591564345374
    • AdvisoryFuel tank and pipe corroded

  5. Fail56,777 miles (+741)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,777 miles
    Test number
    853310374118
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank and pipe corroded

  6. Pass56,036 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,036 miles
    Test number
    602771368239
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail56,036 miles (+3,896)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,036 miles
    Test number
    689490614113
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass52,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,140 miles
    Test number
    242835342829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,140 miles (+3,257)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,140 miles
    Test number
    942347783528
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  10. Pass48,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,883 miles
    Test number
    824299440835
    • AdvisoryFront discs rusty at edge
    • AdvisoryFront discs rusty at edge

  11. Fail48,883 miles (+7,714)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,883 miles
    Test number
    930717738276
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront discs rusty at edge
    • AdvisoryFront discs rusty at edge

  12. Pass41,169 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,169 miles
    Test number
    843233439625
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  13. Fail41,169 miles (-1,236)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,169 miles
    Test number
    653186537251
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  14. Pass42,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,405 miles
    Test number
    505953915141
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail42,405 miles (+3,719)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,405 miles
    Test number
    437591415100
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  16. Pass38,686 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,686 miles
    Test number
    455351424113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,944 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,944 miles
    Test number
    458282313105
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail33,944 miles (+5,050)9 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,944 miles
    Test number
    948312113109
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail28,894 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,894 miles
    Test number
    248955712140
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass28,894 miles (+5,465)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,894 miles
    Test number
    326475512162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Fail23,429 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,429 miles
    Test number
    285741111488
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass23,429 miles (+4,949)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,429 miles
    Test number
    689211911178
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass18,480 miles (+5,077)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,480 miles
    Test number
    382261610128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    13,403 miles
    Test number
    451046909156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail13,403 miles (+4,167)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,403 miles
    Test number
    743276409154
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  26. Pass9,236 miles (+1,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    9,236 miles
    Test number
    573112718108
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass8,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    8,071 miles
    Test number
    682247207183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail8,071 miles (+790)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,071 miles
    Test number
    894927607183
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass7,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    7,281 miles
    Test number
    233939406425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 EVK

Does Y257 EVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y257 EVK expired on 25 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y257 EVK?
The MOT on Y257 EVK expired on 25 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y257 EVK done?
Y257 EVK was recorded at 58,346 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2022, an average of 3,179 miles a year.
Has Y257 EVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 EVK has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y257 EVK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y257 EVK find?
Y257 EVK failed its latest MOT on 13 May 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 14 major defects and 13 advisories: nearside rear service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle., and 25 more.

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