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Suzuki XC

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 249 cc

R481 BLCMOT history

R481 BLC is a grey petrol Suzuki XC first used on 14 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 23,540 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
23,540 km
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,157 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R481 BLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
XC
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
249 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R481 BLC was last recorded at 23,540 km on 24 Feb 2026, 2,683 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,857 km · 2 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,683 km
Average per year
1,157 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,540 km
  • 2024 – 20,857 km
  • 2021 – 20,857 km
  • 2012 – 7,542 km
  • 2011 – 6,529 km
  • 2010 – 5,520 km
  • 2009 – 4,146 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,540 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass23,540 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    23,540 km
    Test number
    431804220895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass20,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    20,857 miles
    Test number
    865744344267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail20,857 km1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,857 km
    Test number
    864460799595
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass20,857 km
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    20,857 km
    Test number
    739239829062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass16,716 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    16,716 miles
    Test number
    284588875636
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail16,716 miles (+1)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,716 miles
    Test number
    521096888832
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass16,715 miles (+2,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    16,715 miles
    Test number
    817106887110
    • AdvisoryClutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  8. Pass13,995 miles (+3,716)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    13,995 miles
    Test number
    669332380932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass10,279 miles (+1,681)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    10,279 miles
    Test number
    755540654188
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass8,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    8,598 miles
    Test number
    729836413119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass7,542 km (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    7,542 km
    Test number
    276916212455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass6,529 km (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    6,529 km
    Test number
    696058831127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass5,520 km
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    5,520 km
    Test number
    662424830160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail5,520 km (+1,374)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,520 km
    Test number
    724514730106
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)

  15. Pass4,146 km
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    4,146 km
    Test number
    132960549115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R481 BLC

Does R481 BLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R481 BLC is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on R481 BLC?
The MOT on R481 BLC is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R481 BLC done?
R481 BLC was recorded at 23,540 km at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 1,157 km a year.
Has R481 BLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R481 BLC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on R481 BLC 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 R481 BLC find?
R481 BLC passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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