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Suzuki Vitara

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,590 cc

L13 WETMOT history

L13 WET is a green petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 13 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 67,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2024
Mileage
67,489 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 WET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
13 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 WET was last recorded at 67,489 miles on 14 Sept 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,484 miles · 25 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 67,489 miles
  • 2022 – 67,484 miles
  • 2020 – 67,478 miles
  • 2019 – 67,472 miles
  • 2018 – 67,459 miles
  • 2017 – 65,944 miles
  • 2016 – 65,933 miles
  • 2015 – 65,644 miles
  • 2014 – 63,424 miles
  • 2013 – 61,322 miles
  • 2012 – 57,416 miles
  • 2010 – 51,413 miles
  • 2009 – 42,810 miles
  • 2008 – 40,998 miles
  • 2007 – 39,305 miles
  • 2005 – 37,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,489 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,489 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,489 miles
    Test number
    833621805138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass67,484 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    67,484 miles
    Test number
    723748219243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail67,484 miles (+6)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,484 miles
    Test number
    762547777389
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass67,478 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,478 miles
    Test number
    577019103164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner arch/body slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner wheel arch corroded

  5. Pass67,472 miles (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,472 miles
    Test number
    530780251438
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper carrier corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to nearside central body mounting

  6. Pass67,459 miles (+1,515)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,459 miles
    Test number
    595611852437
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper carrier corroded

  7. Pass65,944 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,944 miles
    Test number
    677137792872
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter and unions corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wings

  8. Fail65,944 miles (+11)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,944 miles
    Test number
    542376654387
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter and unions corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wings

  9. Pass65,933 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,933 miles
    Test number
    862471603429
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside and nearside rear body mount areas
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside inner sill

  10. Fail65,933 miles (+289)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,933 miles
    Test number
    813904656271
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside and nearside rear body mount areas
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside inner sill

  11. Pass65,644 miles (+2,220)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,644 miles
    Test number
    475260825113
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  12. Pass63,424 miles (+10)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,424 miles
    Test number
    188911624105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteO/s handbrake mounting broken

  13. Fail63,414 miles (+2,092)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,414 miles
    Test number
    625430924171
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteO/s handbrake mounting broken

  14. Pass61,322 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,322 miles
    Test number
    667095013131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail61,321 miles (+3,905)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,321 miles
    Test number
    769475913177
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass57,416 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,416 miles
    Test number
    387300392032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,415 miles (+6,002)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,415 miles
    Test number
    177269602068
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  18. Pass51,413 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,413 miles
    Test number
    332759370489
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail51,413 miles (+8,603)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,413 miles
    Test number
    250159470232
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass42,810 miles (+1,812)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,810 miles
    Test number
    133058239130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass40,998 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,998 miles
    Test number
    162193838104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,305 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    39,305 miles
    Test number
    830365207000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    37,169 miles
    Test number
    471633155302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 WET

Does L13 WET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 WET expired on 13 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 WET?
The MOT on L13 WET expired on 13 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 WET done?
L13 WET was recorded at 67,489 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2023, an average of 1,710 miles a year.
Has L13 WET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 WET has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L13 WET 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 L13 WET find?
L13 WET passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; fuel pipe/s corroded, and 2 more.

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