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Suzuki SX4

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,586 cc

L55 VAWMOT history

L55 VAW is a black petrol Suzuki SX4 first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 154,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2023.

L55 VAW black Suzuki SX4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki SX4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2024
Mileage
154,778 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2023
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 VAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
SX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,586 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 VAW was last recorded at 154,778 miles on 21 Mar 2023, 7,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,298 miles · 24 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7,480 miles
Average per year
10,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,778 miles
  • 2022 – 147,298 miles
  • 2021 – 143,154 miles
  • 2020 – 131,112 miles
  • 2019 – 119,860 miles
  • 2018 – 108,242 miles
  • 2017 – 95,564 miles
  • 2016 – 85,097 miles
  • 2015 – 76,177 miles
  • 2014 – 65,772 miles
  • 2013 – 55,047 miles
  • 2012 – 44,302 miles
  • 2010 – 27,962 miles
  • 2009 – 14,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,778 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • EML on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Child seat fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak from oil filter area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,778 miles (+7,480)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    154,778 miles
    Test number
    514346396986
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass147,298 miles (+4,144)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,298 miles
    Test number
    764508901112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,154 miles (+12,042)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    143,154 miles
    Test number
    618107773525
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Advised replace! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Also low on engine oil! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0 not 3.

  4. Pass131,112 miles (+11,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    131,112 miles
    Test number
    557251295557
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,860 miles (+11,618)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    119,860 miles
    Test number
    779190402272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,242 miles (+12,678)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    108,242 miles
    Test number
    953434758176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,564 miles (+10,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,564 miles
    Test number
    363202007025
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on ?

  8. Pass85,097 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,097 miles
    Test number
    120740310808
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak from oil filter area

  9. Fail85,087 miles (+8,910)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,087 miles
    Test number
    812285622396
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak from oil filter area

  10. Pass76,177 miles (+10,405)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,177 miles
    Test number
    876734335071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteEml on

  11. Pass65,772 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,772 miles
    Test number
    215597824049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  12. Fail65,772 miles (+10,725)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,772 miles
    Test number
    627107524059
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass55,047 miles (+10,745)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,047 miles
    Test number
    128468223024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,302 miles (+16,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,302 miles
    Test number
    467144812023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass27,962 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,962 miles
    Test number
    382658080459
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  16. Fail27,962 miles (+13,299)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,962 miles
    Test number
    783808180289
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Pass14,663 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    14,663 miles
    Test number
    293533899265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L55 VAW

Does L55 VAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 VAW expired on 23 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 VAW?
The MOT on L55 VAW expired on 23 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 VAW done?
L55 VAW was recorded at 154,778 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2023, an average of 10,444 miles a year.
Has L55 VAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 VAW has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on L55 VAW 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 L55 VAW find?
L55 VAW passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear coil spring corroded.

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