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Suzuki Vitara

Red · Petrol · 2018 · 1,373 cc

R5 LWEMOT history

R5 LWE is a red petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 31 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 54,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

R5 LWE red Suzuki Vitara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Vitara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,614 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,373 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LWE was last recorded at 54,614 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 6,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,063 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,551 miles
Average per year
7,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,614 miles
  • 2025 – 48,063 miles
  • 2024 – 41,599 miles
  • 2023 – 34,922 miles
  • 2022 – 27,098 miles
  • 2021 – 19,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,614 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 26 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,614 miles
    Test number
    223179334008
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail54,614 miles (+6,551)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,614 miles
    Test number
    751092189529
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass48,063 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    48,063 miles
    Test number
    128597199968
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail48,063 miles (+6,464)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,063 miles
    Test number
    641621320940
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass41,599 miles (+6,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    41,599 miles
    Test number
    249194554661
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass34,922 miles (+7,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    34,922 miles
    Test number
    492271137822
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass27,098 miles (+7,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    27,098 miles
    Test number
    909862578776
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass19,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    19,496 miles
    Test number
    525412660171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R5 LWE

Does R5 LWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LWE is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R5 LWE?
The MOT on R5 LWE is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R5 LWE done?
R5 LWE was recorded at 54,614 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 7,021 miles a year.
Has R5 LWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LWE has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on R5 LWE 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 R5 LWE find?
R5 LWE passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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