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Suzuki Vitara

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,590 cc

S113 BTAMOT history

S113 BTA is a green petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2019 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2019
Mileage
133,217 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S113 BTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2019
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S113 BTA was last recorded at 133,217 miles on 31 Jul 2024, 3,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Dec 2016: 110,438 miles, lower than 121,015 miles on 8 Sept 2016.

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
130,055 miles · 20 Dec 2018
Between the last two tests
3,162 miles
Average per year
5,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,217 miles
  • 2018 – 130,055 miles
  • 2017 – 118,863 miles
  • 2016 – 110,454 miles
  • 2015 – 102,133 miles
  • 2014 – 93,653 miles
  • 2013 – 85,665 miles
  • 2012 – 78,052 miles
  • 2011 – 68,358 miles
  • 2010 – 60,309 miles
  • 2009 – 52,322 miles
  • 2008 – 44,384 miles
  • 2007 – 37,247 miles
  • 2006 – 27,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,217 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,217 miles (+3,162)15 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,217 miles
    Test number
    718070720958
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,055 miles (+11,192)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    130,055 miles
    Test number
    779230465638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    118,863 miles
    Test number
    937232577085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,861 miles (+8,407)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,861 miles
    Test number
    510620821883
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis x2 (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

  5. Pass110,454 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,454 miles
    Test number
    820393297267
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  6. Fail110,438 miles (-10,577)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,438 miles
    Test number
    975691728349
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  7. Fail121,015 miles (+18,882)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,015 miles
    Test number
    446345728292
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  8. Pass102,133 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,133 miles
    Test number
    620712466066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,117 miles (+8,464)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,117 miles
    Test number
    384040947285
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  10. Pass93,653 miles (+7,988)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,653 miles
    Test number
    136477664277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront disc splash plate corroded n/s and o/s

  11. Pass85,665 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,665 miles
    Test number
    528196663219
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail85,658 miles (+7,606)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,658 miles
    Test number
    727541363235
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass78,052 miles (+9,694)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,052 miles
    Test number
    548235272246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,358 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,358 miles
    Test number
    325717271298
    • NoteSlight damaged front number plate

  15. Fail68,355 miles (+8,046)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,355 miles
    Test number
    389887271489
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteSlight damaged front number plate

  16. Pass60,309 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,309 miles
    Test number
    803468170234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,303 miles (+7,981)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,303 miles
    Test number
    864777370256
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass52,322 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,322 miles
    Test number
    921982379291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,309 miles (+7,925)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,309 miles
    Test number
    391301979240
    • FailureNearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass44,384 miles (+7,137)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,384 miles
    Test number
    213790588207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,247 miles (+9,317)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,247 miles
    Test number
    761426177249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,930 miles
    Test number
    184275876299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,930 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,930 miles
    Test number
    381135776210
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about S113 BTA

Does S113 BTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S113 BTA expired on 23 Dec 2019, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S113 BTA?
The MOT on S113 BTA expired on 23 Dec 2019. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S113 BTA done?
S113 BTA was recorded at 133,217 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2024, an average of 5,905 miles a year.
Has S113 BTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S113 BTA has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S113 BTA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Dec 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S113 BTA find?
S113 BTA failed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2024 with 15 major defects and 9 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle; horn not working, and 21 more.

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