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Suzuki Jimny

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,298 cc

A14 VRHMOT history

A14 VRH is a red petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 18 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 175,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
175,156 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A14 VRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A14 VRH was last recorded at 175,156 miles on 29 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jul 2026: 175,156 miles, lower than 178,950 miles on 29 Jul 2025.

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
178,950 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Average per year
9,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,156 miles
  • 2025 – 178,950 miles
  • 2023 – 172,127 miles
  • 2022 – 169,608 miles
  • 2021 – 166,449 miles
  • 2020 – 163,512 miles
  • 2019 – 156,166 miles
  • 2018 – 144,122 miles
  • 2017 – 132,874 miles
  • 2016 – 115,635 miles
  • 2015 – 99,647 miles
  • 2014 – 82,531 miles
  • 2013 – 62,951 miles
  • 2012 – 45,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,156 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 body to chassis mounting corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear body to chassis mounting corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,156 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    175,156 miles
    Test number
    921441883561
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail175,156 miles (-3,794)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,156 miles
    Test number
    624172645209
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass178,950 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    178,950 miles
    Test number
    578950066796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body to chassis mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body to chassis mounting corroded
  4. Fail178,946 miles (+6,819)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,946 miles
    Test number
    748609168324
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailarm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailarm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush front trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body to chassis mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush front trailarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body to chassis mounting corroded
  5. Pass172,127 miles (+2,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    172,127 miles
    Test number
    958466141659
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass169,608 miles (+3,159)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    169,608 miles
    Test number
    861073563009
    • MinorCentral Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Hub Vacuum pipe has slight corrosion, Nearside & Offside
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sills, Nearside & Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass166,449 miles (+2,937)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    166,449 miles
    Test number
    329815560308
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass163,512 miles (+7,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    163,512 miles
    Test number
    813206345596
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass156,166 miles (+12,044)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    156,166 miles
    Test number
    341630642759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass144,122 miles (+11,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    144,122 miles
    Test number
    340492368357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass132,874 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    132,874 miles
    Test number
    345231661887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail132,365 miles (+16,730)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,365 miles
    Test number
    289062238895
    • FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel housing seal leaking oil/ water.
  13. Pass115,635 miles (+15,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    115,635 miles
    Test number
    648971727799
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub slightly leaking grease
  14. Pass99,647 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,647 miles
    Test number
    296336195455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
  15. Fail99,647 miles (+17,116)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,647 miles
    Test number
    595476095114
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
  16. Pass82,531 miles (+19,580)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,531 miles
    Test number
    757834904298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,951 miles (+17,670)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,951 miles
    Test number
    787961413242
    • NoteNearside front hub has slight oil leak
  18. Pass45,281 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,281 miles
    Test number
    388592112287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteFront brake disc's slightly pitted

Questions about A14 VRH

Does A14 VRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A14 VRH is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on A14 VRH?
The MOT on A14 VRH is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A14 VRH done?
A14 VRH was recorded at 175,156 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 9,280 miles a year.
Has A14 VRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A14 VRH has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on A14 VRH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jul 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on A14 VRH find?
A14 VRH passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front; front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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