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A8 YKW

2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

42,931 mi
Last recorded42,931 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+55,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 42,931 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 42,631 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 42,620 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 42,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 42,220 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 42,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 39,908 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 39,907 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 27,804 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door pillar damaged.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 27,804 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door pillar damaged.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 26,194 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 24,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 73,602 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 22,718 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 20,304 miles

advise osf side wall small cut

Pass 4 Nov 2013 17,319 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 17,292 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 17,292 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside door mirror glass missing.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 14,664 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 11,998 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 10 Dec 2010 11,998 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 8,551 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 8,150 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 7,581 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 6,474 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 5,741 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon-r+?

Based on 607,585 MOT tests across 35,379 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
3,813
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
35,379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,567
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,874
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,380
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 13,341
Registration plate lamp not working 11,050
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A8 YKW is a 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 55,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Wagon-r+ fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,567 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 YKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon-r+ typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Wagon-r+ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 YKW registered?

A8 YKW is a 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is A8 YKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 YKW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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