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Suzuki SX4

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,956 cc

S31 LWHMOT history

S31 LWH is a black diesel Suzuki SX4 first used on 24 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 80,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2024.

S31 LWH black Suzuki SX4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki SX4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2023
Mileage
80,828 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2024
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 LWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
SX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S31 LWH was last recorded at 80,828 miles on 4 Jul 2024, 8,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,419 miles · 23 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
8,409 miles
Average per year
6,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,828 miles
  • 2022 – 72,419 miles
  • 2021 – 68,050 miles
  • 2020 – 65,151 miles
  • 2019 – 61,371 miles
  • 2018 – 47,522 miles
  • 2017 – 38,938 miles
  • 2016 – 31,888 miles
  • 2015 – 25,361 miles
  • 2014 – 19,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,828 miles
  • MajorFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ALL FOUR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES AT CONNECTION WITH FLEXIBLES (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ALL JOINTS DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. IMBALANCE OF 14% ACROSS AXLE (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail80,828 miles (+8,409)13 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,828 miles
    Test number
    893446250681
    • MajorFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ALL FOUR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES AT CONNECTION WITH FLEXIBLES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ALL JOINTS DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. IMBALANCE OF 14% ACROSS AXLE (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass72,419 miles (+4,369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    72,419 miles
    Test number
    465891879830
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR PROPSHAFT (removed at time of test)
  3. Pass68,050 miles (+2,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,050 miles
    Test number
    720652923893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass65,151 miles (+3,780)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,151 miles
    Test number
    972990109404
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened LEVER STICKING SLIGHTLY (1.1.16 (d) (i))
  5. Pass61,371 miles (+13,849)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,371 miles
    Test number
    840005010932
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass47,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,522 miles
    Test number
    195539694067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail47,522 miles (+8,584)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,522 miles
    Test number
    335848972674
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass38,938 miles (+7,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,938 miles
    Test number
    248653419956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass31,888 miles (+6,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,888 miles
    Test number
    807459480564
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER COVERS FITTED
  10. Pass25,361 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,361 miles
    Test number
    345563205414
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Fail25,361 miles (+6,001)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,361 miles
    Test number
    558673405201
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass19,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,360 miles
    Test number
    176773064164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 LWH

Does S31 LWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S31 LWH expired on 21 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S31 LWH?
The MOT on S31 LWH expired on 21 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S31 LWH done?
S31 LWH was recorded at 80,828 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2024, an average of 6,109 miles a year.
Has S31 LWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 LWH has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S31 LWH 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 S31 LWH find?
S31 LWH failed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2024 with 13 major defects and 5 advisories: front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides; nearside front brake disc significantly and obviously worn; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 15 more.

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