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Suzuki Wagon-R+

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,298 cc

Y278 HWUMOT history

Y278 HWU is a yellow petrol Suzuki Wagon-R+ first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2024
Mileage
109,307 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 HWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Wagon-R+
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 HWU was last recorded at 109,307 miles on 25 Mar 2023, 204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,103 miles · 14 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
204 miles
Average per year
5,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,307 miles
  • 2022 – 98,960 miles
  • 2021 – 96,423 miles
  • 2019 – 87,794 miles
  • 2018 – 73,035 miles
  • 2017 – 59,476 miles
  • 2016 – 58,645 miles
  • 2015 – 55,036 miles
  • 2014 – 40,670 miles
  • 2013 – 33,321 miles
  • 2012 – 31,983 miles
  • 2011 – 31,311 miles
  • 2010 – 30,369 miles
  • 2009 – 29,264 miles
  • 2008 – 27,489 miles
  • 2007 – 25,287 miles
  • 2006 – 22,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,307 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront slight play in both upper strut mountRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,307 miles (+204)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,307 miles
    Test number
    122453558058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in both upper strut mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,103 miles (+10,143)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,103 miles
    Test number
    573054215279
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in both upper strut mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,960 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,960 miles
    Test number
    576363457600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail98,940 miles (+2,517)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,940 miles
    Test number
    374402915276
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,423 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,423 miles
    Test number
    692215833238
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in inner steering rack joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail96,421 miles (+8,627)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,421 miles
    Test number
    303487247356
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in inner steering rack joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,794 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,794 miles
    Test number
    556980978245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,498 miles (+14,463)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,498 miles
    Test number
    417932110585
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass73,035 miles (+13,559)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,035 miles
    Test number
    750814905766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass59,476 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,476 miles
    Test number
    361663176616
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail59,465 miles (+820)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,465 miles
    Test number
    225447622433
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort NSR 74KG. OSR 14KG. NO WHEEL LOCKS (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 79 PERCENT (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass58,645 miles (+99)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,645 miles
    Test number
    930487237050
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion WHOLE UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Ball joint has slight play X2 INNER JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEVEL
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR X2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail58,546 miles (+3,510)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,546 miles
    Test number
    495644661155
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion WHOLE UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Ball joint has slight play X2 INNER JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEVEL
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR X2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass55,036 miles (+44)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,036 miles
    Test number
    835702685060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront heat shield on exhaust rattling

  15. Fail54,992 miles (+14,322)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,992 miles
    Test number
    107516175043
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront heat shield on exhaust rattling

  16. Pass40,670 miles (+7,349)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,670 miles
    Test number
    649831574025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,321 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,321 miles
    Test number
    347628273046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,983 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,983 miles
    Test number
    735428782026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,311 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,311 miles
    Test number
    886689581072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,369 miles (+1,105)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,369 miles
    Test number
    143197490435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,264 miles (+1,775)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,264 miles
    Test number
    890992419102
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked and perished
    • NoteOffside rear brake slight bind

  22. Pass27,489 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,489 miles
    Test number
    213082218195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,287 miles (+2,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,287 miles
    Test number
    512748607105
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass22,542 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,542 miles
    Test number
    132543106182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y278 HWU

Does Y278 HWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 HWU expired on 24 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 HWU?
The MOT on Y278 HWU expired on 24 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 HWU done?
Y278 HWU was recorded at 109,307 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2023, an average of 5,120 miles a year.
Has Y278 HWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 HWU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y278 HWU 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 Y278 HWU find?
Y278 HWU passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs; front slight play in both upper strut mount; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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