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Suzuki Jimny

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,298 cc

Y281 CUYMOT history

Y281 CUY is a black petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 77,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

Y281 CUY black Suzuki Jimny – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Jimny, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
77,998 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 CUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 CUY was last recorded at 77,998 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 4,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2011: 1,138 miles, lower than 67,877 miles on 27 Jul 2010.
  • 16 Jul 2012: 18 miles, lower than 1,138 miles on 27 Jul 2011.

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
73,586 miles · 21 Aug 2017
Between the last two tests
4,412 miles
Average per year
1,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,998 miles
  • 2017 – 73,586 miles
  • 2016 – 68,287 miles
  • 2015 – 62,923 miles
  • 2014 – 59,875 miles
  • 2013 – 56,547 miles
  • 2012 – 53,589 miles
  • 2011 – 1,138 miles
  • 2010 – 67,877 miles
  • 2009 – 63,722 miles
  • 2008 – 60,902 miles
  • 2006 – 57,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,998 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,998 miles
    Test number
    481895271137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail77,996 miles (+4,410)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,996 miles
    Test number
    102280469831
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

  3. Pass73,586 miles (+5,299)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,586 miles
    Test number
    887653454422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,287 miles (+5,364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,287 miles
    Test number
    547474475733
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  5. Pass62,923 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,923 miles
    Test number
    487537295187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,875 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,875 miles
    Test number
    119524624271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,547 miles (+2,958)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,547 miles
    Test number
    819757813292
    • NoteEngine management light remains lit
    • NoteOffsied rear tyre low on pressure & nail in the tread

  8. Pass53,589 miles (+53,571)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,589 miles
    Test number
    239729522245
    • NoteDriver's seatbelt slow to return
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteOffside front axle swivel housing seal leaking

  9. Fail18 miles (-1,120)3 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18 miles
    Test number
    369028992198
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDriver's seatbelt slow to return
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteOffside front axle swivel housing seal leaking
    • NoteOffside rear brake very noisy during roller brake test
    • NoteSpeedometer needle reading incorrectly

  10. Pass1,138 miles (-66,739)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    1,138 miles
    Test number
    235458001233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,877 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    67,877 miles
    Test number
    414978300244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,722 miles (+2,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,722 miles
    Test number
    263505309212
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  13. Pass60,902 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,902 miles
    Test number
    330023018495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,811 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    57,811 miles
    Test number
    374609036028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,807 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,807 miles
    Test number
    521198136035
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about Y281 CUY

Does Y281 CUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 CUY expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 CUY?
The MOT on Y281 CUY expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 CUY done?
Y281 CUY was recorded at 77,998 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 1,032 miles a year.
Has Y281 CUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 CUY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y281 CUY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y281 CUY find?
Y281 CUY passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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