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Suzuki SJ413

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,324 cc

L31 KBEMOT history

L31 KBE is a black petrol Suzuki SJ413 first used on 14 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
84,528 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
0 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 KBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
SJ413
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,324 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
14 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 KBE was last recorded at 84,528 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Nov 2024: 84,528 miles, lower than 84,529 miles on 5 Dec 2023.

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
84,528 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,528 miles
  • 2024 – 84,528 miles
  • 2023 – 84,529 miles
  • 2022 – 84,528 miles
  • 2021 – 84,528 miles
  • 2020 – 84,528 miles
  • 2019 – 84,528 miles
  • 2018 – 84,528 miles
  • 2017 – 84,528 miles
  • 2016 – 84,528 miles
  • 2015 – 84,528 miles
  • 2014 – 84,528 miles
  • 2013 – 84,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,528 miles
  • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front bump stops missing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,528 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    984365073689
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Pass84,528 miles (-1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    332477661443
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering damper bushes

  3. Pass84,529 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,529 miles
    Test number
    699780972755
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail84,528 miles1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    831049137923
    • DangerousSteering column universal joint likely to become detached loose at top of u/j shaft (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle with loose fixing bolts U bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass84,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    732466023733
    • AdvisoryClutch slipping

  6. Fail84,528 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    577544287618
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play brg/hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light rear lens on wrong sides (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryClutch slipping

  7. Pass84,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    508234958709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail84,528 miles1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    555490741996
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

  9. Pass84,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    226344668270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front bump stops missing

  10. Fail84,528 miles4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    583219276320
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts Ubolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light incorrect lens (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front bump stops missing

  11. Pass84,528 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    366898299754
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre badly cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bump stops missing

  12. Pass84,528 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    456892231099
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bump stops missing

  13. Fail84,528 miles1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    983992572680
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) u/j insecure (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bump stops missing

  14. Pass84,528 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    681866138490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySilencer deteriorated and blowing

  15. Fail84,528 miles3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    327521033552
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySilencer deteriorated and blowing

  16. Pass84,528 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    673625655937
    • AdvisoryFront bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass84,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    962950618192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bump stop missing

  18. Fail84,528 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    911045403601
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bump stop missing

  19. Pass84,528 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    668527814384
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFoot brake travel long
    • NoteN/s/front brake hose perished

  20. Fail84,528 miles1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    976934514383
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/front brake hose perished

  21. Pass84,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    855255303376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Fail84,528 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    168425403391
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureVehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about L31 KBE

Does L31 KBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 KBE is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L31 KBE?
The MOT on L31 KBE is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 KBE done?
L31 KBE was recorded at 84,528 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 0 miles a year.
Has L31 KBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 KBE has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L31 KBE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L31 KBE find?
L31 KBE passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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