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Suzuki Ignis

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,328 cc

Y261 BKSMOT history

Y261 BKS is a green petrol Suzuki Ignis first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 103,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
103,499 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 BKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Ignis
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,328 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 BKS was last recorded at 103,499 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 8,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,189 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,310 miles
Average per year
4,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,499 miles
  • 2025 – 95,189 miles
  • 2024 – 87,106 miles
  • 2023 – 81,417 miles
  • 2022 – 76,473 miles
  • 2021 – 72,625 miles
  • 2020 – 68,870 miles
  • 2019 – 62,620 miles
  • 2018 – 53,154 miles
  • 2017 – 51,196 miles
  • 2016 – 49,520 miles
  • 2015 – 47,806 miles
  • 2014 – 46,893 miles
  • 2013 – 44,604 miles
  • 2012 – 42,088 miles
  • 2011 – 39,496 miles
  • 2010 – 37,196 miles
  • 2009 – 34,528 miles
  • 2008 – 32,215 miles
  • 2007 – 29,116 miles
  • 2006 – 14,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,499 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,499 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    103,499 miles
    Test number
    958176011655
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail103,499 miles (+8,310)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,499 miles
    Test number
    489759095149
    • 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass95,189 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,189 miles
    Test number
    710320938061
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded not excessive (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail95,189 miles (+8,083)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,189 miles
    Test number
    682604096904
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded not excessive (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass87,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    87,106 miles
    Test number
    745942542585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail87,106 miles (+5,689)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,106 miles
    Test number
    320854574695
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass81,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,417 miles
    Test number
    905259635763
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail81,417 miles (+4,944)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,417 miles
    Test number
    109566388921
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass76,473 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,473 miles
    Test number
    465520371892
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail76,472 miles (+3,847)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,472 miles
    Test number
    856888822553
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated/ no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated/ no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass72,625 miles (+3,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,625 miles
    Test number
    807016924180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass68,870 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,870 miles
    Test number
    884428889708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail68,870 miles (+6,250)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,870 miles
    Test number
    746219874419
    • MajorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass62,620 miles (+169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,620 miles
    Test number
    434451094466
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail62,451 miles (+9,297)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,451 miles
    Test number
    814964924047
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass53,154 miles (+1,958)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,154 miles
    Test number
    699594074401
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryNumber plate bulb holder damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake efficency low
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside front strut top mount
    • AdvisorySlight play offside front strut top mount

  17. Pass51,196 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,196 miles
    Test number
    176839352754
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail51,188 miles (+1,668)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,188 miles
    Test number
    463016562557
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass49,520 miles (+1,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,520 miles
    Test number
    350118575407
    • AdvisoryFront Lower exhaust bracket broken

  20. Pass47,806 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,806 miles
    Test number
    699326715066
    • NoteAnti roll bar/track control arm nuts and washers corroding away

  21. Fail47,804 miles (+911)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,804 miles
    Test number
    129235515456
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • NoteAnti roll bar/track control arm nuts and washers corroding away

  22. Pass46,893 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,893 miles
    Test number
    147961434038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,854 miles (+2,250)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,854 miles
    Test number
    696273524079
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass44,604 miles (+2,516)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,604 miles
    Test number
    168895323409
    • NoteRear brake pipes are corroding

  25. Pass42,088 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,088 miles
    Test number
    748462212077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,496 miles (+2,300)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,496 miles
    Test number
    399952111024
    • NoteSlight brake bind offside front

  27. Pass37,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,196 miles
    Test number
    750888020066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail37,195 miles (+2,667)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,195 miles
    Test number
    331928120056
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteSlight play to both front steering

  29. Pass34,528 miles (+2,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,528 miles
    Test number
    732851629025
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass32,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,215 miles
    Test number
    120291538421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail32,215 miles (+3,099)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,215 miles
    Test number
    560211838020
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass29,116 miles (+14,698)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,116 miles
    Test number
    101303827001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass14,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    14,418 miles
    Test number
    240563636070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y261 BKS

Does Y261 BKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 BKS is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y261 BKS?
The MOT on Y261 BKS is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y261 BKS done?
Y261 BKS was recorded at 103,499 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 4,318 miles a year.
Has Y261 BKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 BKS has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y261 BKS 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 Y261 BKS find?
Y261 BKS passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all.

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