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Suzuki SX4

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,586 cc

L40 CAFMOT history

L40 CAF is a red petrol Suzuki SX4 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

L40 CAF red Suzuki SX4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki SX4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,592 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 CAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
SX4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,586 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 CAF was last recorded at 115,592 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 6,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,615 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,977 miles
Average per year
6,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,592 miles
  • 2025 – 108,615 miles
  • 2024 – 90,570 miles
  • 2023 – 72,271 miles
  • 2022 – 70,821 miles
  • 2021 – 69,214 miles
  • 2020 – 67,556 miles
  • 2019 – 61,305 miles
  • 2018 – 55,887 miles
  • 2017 – 49,142 miles
  • 2016 – 42,581 miles
  • 2015 – 35,593 miles
  • 2014 – 28,452 miles
  • 2013 – 26,778 miles
  • 2012 – 23,948 miles
  • 2011 – 23,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,592 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe ends greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicle has age related underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,592 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,592 miles
    Test number
    177608418024
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe ends greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail115,591 miles (+6,976)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,591 miles
    Test number
    506982882190
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe ends greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass108,615 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,615 miles
    Test number
    615226189291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail108,605 miles (+18,035)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,605 miles
    Test number
    218862363502
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass90,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,570 miles
    Test number
    752868385099
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail90,570 miles (+18,299)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,570 miles
    Test number
    776148731064
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,271 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,271 miles
    Test number
    609948036472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has age related underbody corrosion

  8. Fail72,269 miles (+1,448)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,269 miles
    Test number
    622950818672
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has age related underbody corrosion

  9. Pass70,821 miles (+1,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,821 miles
    Test number
    248562869323
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass69,214 miles (+1,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,214 miles
    Test number
    625031623529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass67,556 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,556 miles
    Test number
    143730867885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail67,556 miles (+6,251)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,556 miles
    Test number
    858310177510
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass61,305 miles (+5,418)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    61,305 miles
    Test number
    766531259314
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has corrosion on various components including suspension and steering but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass55,887 miles (+6,745)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,887 miles
    Test number
    694377920513
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted obscuring some components

  15. Pass49,142 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,142 miles
    Test number
    879085103520
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVarious components under vehicle slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted obscuring some components

  16. Fail49,142 miles (+6,561)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,142 miles
    Test number
    636305941634
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVarious components under vehicle slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted obscuring some components

  17. Pass42,581 miles (+6,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,581 miles
    Test number
    471764508590
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted --unable to view some testable items

  18. Pass35,593 miles (+7,141)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,593 miles
    Test number
    818229575036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,452 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,452 miles
    Test number
    948083784007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,778 miles
    Test number
    148991973018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,778 miles (+2,830)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,778 miles
    Test number
    478161373040
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass23,948 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,948 miles
    Test number
    968695362059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,933 miles (+2,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    23,933 miles
    Test number
    985535881277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass21,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,901 miles
    Test number
    387077681007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 CAF

Does L40 CAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 CAF is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 CAF?
The MOT on L40 CAF is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 CAF done?
L40 CAF was recorded at 115,592 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 6,088 miles a year.
Has L40 CAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 CAF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 CAF 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 L40 CAF find?
L40 CAF passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe ends greased; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2, and 2 more.

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