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Suzuki Vitara

Orange · Petrol · 1994 · 1,590 cc

L19 ABCMOT history

L19 ABC is an orange petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 34,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
34,439 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 ABC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 ABC was last recorded at 34,439 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 May 2012: 1,402 miles, lower than 97,398 miles on 9 Nov 2010.
  • 11 May 2012: 142 miles, lower than 1,402 miles on 9 May 2012.

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
33,709 miles · 3 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,439 miles
  • 2024 – 33,709 miles
  • 2023 – 32,037 miles
  • 2022 – 30,783 miles
  • 2021 – 27,230 miles
  • 2020 – 20,934 miles
  • 2019 – 20,864 miles
  • 2018 – 20,576 miles
  • 2017 – 16,210 miles
  • 2016 – 13,246 miles
  • 2015 – 12,441 miles
  • 2014 – 8,984 miles
  • 2013 – 4,107 miles
  • 2012 – 142 miles
  • 2010 – 97,398 miles
  • 2009 – 89,992 miles
  • 2008 – 76,193 miles
  • 2007 – 71,084 miles
  • 2006 – 64,450 miles
  • 2005 – 58,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,439 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnderbody has rust protection

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,439 miles (+730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    34,439 miles
    Test number
    716458673740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has rust protection

  2. Pass33,709 miles (+1,672)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    33,709 miles
    Test number
    852272760506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavily under sealed

  3. Pass32,037 miles (+1,254)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    32,037 miles
    Test number
    354608581457
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed

  4. Pass30,783 miles (+3,553)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    30,783 miles
    Test number
    730159743463
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass27,230 miles (+6,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    27,230 miles
    Test number
    586013219535
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has underseal applied

  6. Pass20,934 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    20,934 miles
    Test number
    410763308392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,864 miles (+288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    20,864 miles
    Test number
    866464352934
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass20,576 miles (+4,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    20,576 miles
    Test number
    589140125669
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody has been udnersealed

  9. Pass16,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    16,210 miles
    Test number
    322026005851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail16,210 miles (+8)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,210 miles
    Test number
    606472338205
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Fail16,202 miles (+2,956)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,202 miles
    Test number
    893999028304
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass13,246 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    13,246 miles
    Test number
    292249113652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,441 miles (+3,457)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    12,441 miles
    Test number
    698250265142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,984 miles (+4,877)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    8,984 miles
    Test number
    687805774150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass4,107 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    4,107 miles
    Test number
    925192603131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass142 miles (-1,260)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    142 miles
    Test number
    949992432173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail1,402 miles (-95,996)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,402 miles
    Test number
    275260832436
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass97,398 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    97,398 miles
    Test number
    670303510319
    • NoteO/s/f inner arch has excessive corrosion just outside the 30cm structural borderline

  19. Fail97,398 miles (+242)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,398 miles
    Test number
    552253110318
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f inner arch has excessive corrosion just outside the 30cm structural borderline

  20. Fail97,156 miles (+7,164)8 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,156 miles
    Test number
    333809220451
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edge
    • NoteFuel pipes badly corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre badly perished and getting low

  21. Pass89,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    89,992 miles
    Test number
    253743429232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail89,992 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,992 miles
    Test number
    322007919221
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    290099518207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,193 miles (+5,109)11 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,193 miles
    Test number
    862367318211
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth fuel pipes corroded
    • NoteBoth rear cable mounting staps split brocken
    • NoteRadiator leaking

  25. Pass71,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    71,084 miles
    Test number
    370621447451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,084 miles (+6,634)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,084 miles
    Test number
    642266737245
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  27. Pass64,450 miles (+6,311)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    64,450 miles
    Test number
    791816636203
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY

  28. Pass58,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    58,139 miles
    Test number
    404527335267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail58,139 miles2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,139 miles
    Test number
    164417435216
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres slightly cracked in sidewalls

Questions about L19 ABC

Does L19 ABC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 ABC is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 ABC?
The MOT on L19 ABC is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 ABC done?
L19 ABC was recorded at 34,439 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026.
Has L19 ABC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 ABC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2017.
Has the mileage on L19 ABC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L19 ABC find?
L19 ABC passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; underbody has rust protection.

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