Suzuki logo

Suzuki Vitara

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,590 cc

P43 OLCMOT history

P43 OLC is a black petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 12 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
93,709 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,132 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for P43 OLC in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
P43 OLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
12 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P43 OLC was last recorded at 93,709 miles on 2 Aug 2025, 316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Apr 2021: 92,187 miles, lower than 100,932 miles on 5 Jul 2018.

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
93,393 miles · 21 May 2024
Between the last two tests
316 miles
Average per year
3,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,709 miles
  • 2024 – 93,393 miles
  • 2023 – 92,997 miles
  • 2022 – 92,281 miles
  • 2021 – 92,187 miles
  • 2018 – 100,932 miles
  • 2015 – 100,219 miles
  • 2014 – 94,159 miles
  • 2013 – 88,415 miles
  • 2012 – 82,560 miles
  • 2011 – 76,055 miles
  • 2010 – 68,720 miles
  • 2009 – 61,194 miles
  • 2008 – 51,752 miles
  • 2007 – 43,423 miles
  • 2006 – 34,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,709 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,709 miles (+316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    93,709 miles
    Test number
    359365134320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass93,393 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,393 miles
    Test number
    364136704510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,997 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    92,997 miles
    Test number
    950830486092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,281 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    92,281 miles
    Test number
    520327730285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,187 miles (-8,745)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    92,187 miles
    Test number
    281731768133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,932 miles (+713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,932 miles
    Test number
    499459436508
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  7. Pass100,219 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,219 miles
    Test number
    277162166554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,661 miles (+5,502)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,661 miles
    Test number
    379298015480
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass94,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    94,159 miles
    Test number
    359689534299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,159 miles (+5,744)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,159 miles
    Test number
    448129334282
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  11. Pass88,415 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,415 miles
    Test number
    638864863208
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front Tyre perished

  12. Fail88,415 miles (+5,855)2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,415 miles
    Test number
    925594063292
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front Tyre perished

  13. Pass82,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,560 miles
    Test number
    589913182246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,560 miles (+6,505)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,560 miles
    Test number
    616960582249
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  15. Pass76,055 miles (+7,335)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    76,055 miles
    Test number
    367568171200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,720 miles (+7,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,720 miles
    Test number
    333954880283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail61,194 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,194 miles
    Test number
    140855689246
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAll four tyre starting to perrish
    • NoteBoth off side and near side front flexible hose starting to perrish

  18. Pass61,194 miles (+9,442)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,194 miles
    Test number
    311285289461
    • NoteAll four tyre starting to perrish
    • NoteBoth off side and near side front flexible hose starting to perrish

  19. Pass51,752 miles (+8,329)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,752 miles
    Test number
    940240598247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,423 miles (+8,997)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,423 miles
    Test number
    154626917320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,426 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,426 miles
    Test number
    272569516346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,622 miles
    Test number
    591667146128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P43 OLC

Does P43 OLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P43 OLC expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P43 OLC?
The MOT on P43 OLC expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P43 OLC done?
P43 OLC was recorded at 93,709 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2025, an average of 3,132 miles a year.
Has P43 OLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P43 OLC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on P43 OLC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P43 OLC find?
P43 OLC passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

Related registrations

Browse all P43 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.