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Suzuki SX4

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,586 cc

243 DABMOT history

243 DAB is a white petrol Suzuki SX4 first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

243 DAB white Suzuki SX4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki SX4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,316 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
243 DAB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Suzuki
Model
SX4
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,586 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

243 DAB was last recorded at 115,316 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,306 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,316 miles
  • 2025 – 110,644 miles
  • 2024 – 107,258 miles
  • 2023 – 103,989 miles
  • 2022 – 99,764 miles
  • 2021 – 95,605 miles
  • 2020 – 92,125 miles
  • 2019 – 86,543 miles
  • 2018 – 78,691 miles
  • 2017 – 69,682 miles
  • 2016 – 60,684 miles
  • 2015 – 49,934 miles
  • 2014 – 41,182 miles
  • 2013 – 32,231 miles
  • 2012 – 23,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,316 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,316 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,316 miles
    Test number
    481695931923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,306 miles (+4,662)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,306 miles
    Test number
    370882749930
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass110,644 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    110,644 miles
    Test number
    248603047031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,643 miles (+3,385)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,643 miles
    Test number
    489338572784
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Pass107,258 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    107,258 miles
    Test number
    755168704368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,255 miles (+3,266)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,255 miles
    Test number
    735505628155
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main length brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main length brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass103,989 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,989 miles
    Test number
    645979296663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  8. Fail103,984 miles (+4,220)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,984 miles
    Test number
    476395847900
    • DangerousCentral Lower Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass99,764 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,764 miles
    Test number
    301531653726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail99,761 miles (+4,156)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,761 miles
    Test number
    890618860499
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass95,605 miles (+3,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,605 miles
    Test number
    268003555581
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass92,125 miles (+5,582)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,125 miles
    Test number
    766703408199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,543 miles (+7,852)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,543 miles
    Test number
    882743669216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,691 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,691 miles
    Test number
    836271284773
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Fail78,691 miles (+9,009)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,691 miles
    Test number
    737527252367
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  16. Pass69,682 miles (+8,998)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,682 miles
    Test number
    907236956887
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  17. Pass60,684 miles (+10,750)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,684 miles
    Test number
    560905658026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,934 miles (+8,752)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,934 miles
    Test number
    241026899911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,182 miles (+8,951)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,182 miles
    Test number
    358185764289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,231 miles (+9,085)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,231 miles
    Test number
    619798263249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,146 miles
    Test number
    757536452271
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about 243 DAB

What vehicle is registration 243 DAB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 243 DAB on a white petrol Suzuki SX4 first used on 29 Sept 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 243 DAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 243 DAB is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 243 DAB?
The MOT on 243 DAB is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 243 DAB done?
243 DAB was recorded at 115,316 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,576 miles a year.
Has 243 DAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 243 DAB has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 243 DAB 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 243 DAB find?
243 DAB passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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