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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,586 cc

L13 WVLMOT history

L13 WVL is a grey petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 10 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 64,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2024.

L13 WVL grey Suzuki Grand – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Grand, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2024
Mileage
64,735 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 WVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,586 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L13 WVL was last recorded at 64,735 miles on 4 Apr 2024, 1,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,835 miles · 5 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,900 miles
Average per year
3,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 64,735 miles
  • 2023 – 62,835 miles
  • 2022 – 58,999 miles
  • 2021 – 53,971 miles
  • 2020 – 50,396 miles
  • 2019 – 49,682 miles
  • 2018 – 48,139 miles
  • 2017 – 45,115 miles
  • 2016 – 41,745 miles
  • 2015 – 35,611 miles
  • 2014 – 30,962 miles
  • 2013 – 26,280 miles
  • 2012 – 21,534 miles
  • 2011 – 16,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail64,735 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear subframes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
  • AdvisoryChassis and body very corroded and soft
  • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension componants corroded
  • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

What MOT failures 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail64,735 miles (+1,900)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,735 miles
    Test number
    551314251427
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear subframes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis and body very corroded and soft
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension componants corroded
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

  2. Pass62,835 miles (+3,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    62,835 miles
    Test number
    244387712000
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes and suspension component's slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Disc and pads burnt (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass58,999 miles (+5,028)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    58,999 miles
    Test number
    794299093457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust hanger broken

  4. Pass53,971 miles (+3,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    53,971 miles
    Test number
    498964350707
    • AdvisoryChassis undersealed

  5. Pass50,396 miles (+714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,396 miles
    Test number
    155515601175
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of body showing signs of corrosion

  6. Pass49,682 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,682 miles
    Test number
    969424936055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    48,139 miles
    Test number
    111980985680
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail48,137 miles (+3,022)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,137 miles
    Test number
    705554629685
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass45,115 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    45,115 miles
    Test number
    997881107831
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear & both front brake pipes coated in grease.

  10. Fail45,115 miles (+3,370)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,115 miles
    Test number
    166589062391
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear & both front brake pipes coated in grease.

  11. Pass41,745 miles (+6,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,745 miles
    Test number
    223741257830
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front outer & coated with grease (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear coated with grease (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass35,611 miles (+4,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,611 miles
    Test number
    247835075452
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail30,962 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,962 miles
    Test number
    449175074146
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edge

  14. Pass30,962 miles (+4,682)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,962 miles
    Test number
    705015974152
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edge

  15. Pass26,280 miles (+4,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,280 miles
    Test number
    566902893194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass21,534 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,534 miles
    Test number
    635647682128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,986 miles
    Test number
    105385741114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 WVL

Does L13 WVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 WVL expired on 13 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 WVL?
The MOT on L13 WVL expired on 13 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 WVL done?
L13 WVL was recorded at 64,735 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2024, an average of 3,712 miles a year.
Has L13 WVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 WVL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 WVL 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 WVL find?
L13 WVL failed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2024 with 1 major defect and 7 advisories: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear brake pipes; subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear subframes, and 5 more.

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