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Suzuki Vitara

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,590 cc

LP08 JVKMOT history

LP08 JVK is a black petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
144,844 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 JVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 JVK was last recorded at 144,844 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 5,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,132 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,712 miles
Average per year
7,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,844 miles
  • 2024 – 139,132 miles
  • 2023 – 134,146 miles
  • 2022 – 127,804 miles
  • 2021 – 123,429 miles
  • 2020 – 120,550 miles
  • 2019 – 115,894 miles
  • 2018 – 105,403 miles
  • 2017 – 98,428 miles
  • 2016 – 89,650 miles
  • 2015 – 79,105 miles
  • 2014 – 70,709 miles
  • 2013 – 64,904 miles
  • 2012 – 56,657 miles
  • 2011 – 40,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,844 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust mountings corroded

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front tyres scrubbed on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight play in propshaft front universal joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,844 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    144,844 miles
    Test number
    940882176597
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mountings corroded

  2. Fail144,844 miles (+5,712)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,844 miles
    Test number
    493697862981
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mountings corroded

  3. Pass139,132 miles (+4,986)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,132 miles
    Test number
    610505231294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,146 miles
    Test number
    880435542555
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail134,146 miles (+6,342)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,146 miles
    Test number
    760123352791
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass127,804 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,804 miles
    Test number
    945714927679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail127,804 miles (+4,375)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,804 miles
    Test number
    739403989325
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device behind headlamp was disconnected (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,429 miles (+2,879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,429 miles
    Test number
    174042184830
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY
    • AdvisoryNEAR SIDE DOOR MIRROR IN POOR CONDITION
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass120,550 miles (+4,656)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,550 miles
    Test number
    514542659564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass115,894 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,894 miles
    Test number
    475594038548
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres scrubbed on edges
    • AdvisorySlight play in propshaft front universal joint

  11. Fail115,882 miles (+10,479)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,882 miles
    Test number
    211479636201
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres scrubbed on edges
    • AdvisorySlight play in propshaft front universal joint

  12. Pass105,403 miles (+6,975)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,403 miles
    Test number
    902008432585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,428 miles (+8,778)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,428 miles
    Test number
    840827423215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,650 miles (+10,545)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,650 miles
    Test number
    687091001912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,105 miles (+8,396)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,105 miles
    Test number
    605468605286
    • NoteRear centre seatbelt not fully retracting - recommend further inspection

  16. Pass70,709 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,709 miles
    Test number
    456015284119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,697 miles (+5,793)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,697 miles
    Test number
    717012984115
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  18. Pass64,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,904 miles
    Test number
    118337703298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,901 miles (+8,244)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,901 miles
    Test number
    625687103213
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass56,657 miles (+16,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,657 miles
    Test number
    418271122291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass40,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,425 miles
    Test number
    695041511239
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail40,425 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,425 miles
    Test number
    879171411285
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP08 JVK

Does LP08 JVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 JVK is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP08 JVK?
The MOT on LP08 JVK is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 JVK done?
LP08 JVK was recorded at 144,844 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 7,330 miles a year.
Has LP08 JVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 JVK has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 JVK 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 LP08 JVK find?
LP08 JVK passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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