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SUZUKI

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EA55 KZN
SUZUKI EA55 KZN
MOTExpired
MOT due22 Dec 2023
First reg1 Nov 2005
Mileage85,173 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due21 Sep 2023

Vehicle age

20 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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As of 11 February 2026.

FAILED · 27 Sep 2023
Test date27 Sep 2023
Expiry
Test number185637544533
Mileage85,173 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Top mount has play
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
PASSED · 23 Dec 2022
Test date23 Dec 2022
Expiry22 Dec 2023
Test number900978786846
Mileage77,330 mi
Advisorylittle reserve travel in handbrake
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s MacPherson strut upper bearing showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear o/s brake binding [slightly] (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 20 Dec 2022
Test date20 Dec 2022
Expiry
Test number397378023778
Mileage77,325 mi
Advisorylittle reserve travel in handbrake
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear n/s number plate light not working [at time of testing] (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn front o/s MacPherson strut upper bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s MacPherson strut upper bearing showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front n/s outer c,v. boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear o/s brake binding [slightly] (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 23 Apr 2022
Test date23 Apr 2022
Expiry22 Apr 2023
Test number870354130997
Mileage76,182 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 9 Apr 2022
Test date9 Apr 2022
Expiry
Test number465098318170
Mileage76,181 mi
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 20 Apr 2021
Test date20 Apr 2021
Expiry19 Apr 2022
Test number687210353427
Mileage76,178 mi
AdvisoryBoth headlamp aim on top line (0.5% )
AdvisorySlight distortion to both headlamp aim
AdvisoryBoth windscreen washers are weak
AdvisoryOffside Front Some movement in seat mechanism
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryAir intake box is loose
AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
AdvisoryWheel arch inserts and body sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items
AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play to top mount
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small pin hole and some seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 27 Jan 2021
Test date27 Jan 2021
Expiry
Test number866209764972
Mileage76,177 mi
AdvisorySlight smearing to windscreen
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Both seat belts are slow to return
AdvisorySlight distortion to both headlamp aim
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp aim on top line (0.5% )
AdvisoryOffside Front Some movement in seat mechanism
MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
AdvisoryAir intake box loose
AdvisoryBody sill covers and wheel arch inserts fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryIdle speed is around 1180rpm
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated And slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play to strut top mount
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 28 Apr 2020
Test date28 Apr 2020
Expiry
Test number248112616771
Mileage76,176 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in seat base lift mechanism
MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aim distorted by cobweb inside reflector and lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryAccident damage to front end
AdvisoryAir filter box and pipes loose and rattling on engine
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in both sides of steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush split from bondings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Temp use spare fitted (5.2.3 (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Both rear axle bushes deteriorated
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play And rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorBrake performance not tested Due to tyres condition and spare space saver fitted (1.2.1 (g))
FAILED · 27 Feb 2020
Test date27 Feb 2020
Expiry
Test number457257721404
Mileage76,169 mi
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisorymovement in offside front top shock absorber mount
Advisoryparking brake lever high but still has reserve travel
Advisorymovement in offside front seat runners
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 22 Feb 2019
Test date22 Feb 2019
Expiry21 Feb 2020
Test number152595961557
Mileage72,301 mi
AdvisorySlight smearing to windscreen
AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
AdvisoryOffside Front Some movement in seat base mechanism
MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisorySlight distortion to both headlamp aim
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisorySlight distortion to both rear tyres
AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear tyre tread depths are on 3mm
AdvisoryOffside Front Slight bump to tyre sidewall
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 22 Feb 2019
Test date22 Feb 2019
Expiry
Test number214962898245
Mileage72,300 mi
AdvisorySlight smearing to windscreen
AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
AdvisoryOffside Front Some movement in seat base mechanism
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisorySlight distortion to both headlamp aim
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisorySlight distortion to both rear tyres
AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear tyre tread depths are on 3mm
AdvisoryOffside Front Slight bump to tyre sidewall
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 31 Jan 2018
Test date31 Jan 2018
Expiry20 Feb 2019
Test number336357606289
Mileage67,746 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
FAILED · 31 Jan 2018
Test date31 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number381024832065
Mileage67,746 mi
FailOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 21 Feb 2017
Test date21 Feb 2017
Expiry20 Feb 2018
Test number608846919414
Mileage63,783 mi
AdvisoryFront Inner steering track arms have slight play
FAILED · 21 Feb 2017
Test date21 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number139529529148
Mileage63,783 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryFront Inner steering track arms have slight play
PASSED · 2 Apr 2016
Test date2 Apr 2016
Expiry4 Apr 2017
Test number725311906804
Mileage57,336 mi
PASSED · 14 Mar 2015
Test date14 Mar 2015
Expiry4 Apr 2016
Test number857613675004
Mileage54,390 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredemlon
User Enteredwipers deteriorated
PASSED · 5 Apr 2014
Test date5 Apr 2014
Expiry4 Apr 2015
Test number209485494070
Mileage51,525 mi
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredeml on
FAILED · 28 Mar 2014
Test date28 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number626057084059
Mileage51,392 mi
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 4 Apr 2013
Test date4 Apr 2013
Expiry3 Apr 2014
Test number389884193034
Mileage47,797 mi
FAILED · 3 Apr 2013
Test date3 Apr 2013
Expiry
Test number778533193028
Mileage47,797 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 15 Nov 2012
Test date15 Nov 2012
Expiry19 Nov 2013
Test number426210922480
Mileage46,812 mi
AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 14 Nov 2012
Test date14 Nov 2012
Expiry
Test number637899512372
Mileage46,812 mi
FailExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 3 Nov 2011
Test date3 Nov 2011
Expiry19 Nov 2012
Test number347547201368
Mileage40,395 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User EnteredSeat belt not fitted to centre rear seat.
FAILED · 3 Nov 2011
Test date3 Nov 2011
Expiry
Test number455427801323
Mileage40,395 mi
FailRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
FailOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User EnteredSeat belt not fitted to centre rear seat.
PASSED · 12 Nov 2010
Test date12 Nov 2010
Expiry19 Nov 2011
Test number693606010346
Mileage34,432 mi
FAILED · 12 Nov 2010
Test date12 Nov 2010
Expiry
Test number452106310390
Mileage34,432 mi
FailCentre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 17 Nov 2009
Test date17 Nov 2009
Expiry19 Nov 2010
Test number620181829331
Mileage28,257 mi
PASSED · 7 Nov 2008
Test date7 Nov 2008
Expiry19 Nov 2009
Test number502062818321
Mileage24,141 mi
AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)