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Suzuki Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,590 cc

S796 CBWMOT history

S796 CBW is a blue petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 49,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2025
Mileage
49,644 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S796 CBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S796 CBW was last recorded at 49,644 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 1,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2014: 26,459 miles, lower than 27,066 miles on 20 Nov 2013.

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
48,352 miles · 28 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,292 miles
Average per year
2,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 49,644 miles
  • 2023 – 48,352 miles
  • 2022 – 45,971 miles
  • 2021 – 45,916 miles
  • 2019 – 45,396 miles
  • 2018 – 42,863 miles
  • 2017 – 39,738 miles
  • 2016 – 35,984 miles
  • 2015 – 32,133 miles
  • 2014 – 26,459 miles
  • 2013 – 27,066 miles
  • 2012 – 26,657 miles
  • 2011 – 25,513 miles
  • 2010 – 23,337 miles
  • 2009 – 20,606 miles
  • 2008 – 18,649 miles
  • 2007 – 16,209 miles
  • 2006 – 12,901 miles
  • 2005 – 10,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,644 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,644 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    49,644 miles
    Test number
    821536186172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,352 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,352 miles
    Test number
    728082331965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,971 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    45,971 miles
    Test number
    167047255960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail45,916 miles (+520)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,916 miles
    Test number
    457666743648
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass45,396 miles (+2,533)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,396 miles
    Test number
    267297298628
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass42,863 miles (+3,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,863 miles
    Test number
    218874514031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass39,738 miles (+3,754)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,738 miles
    Test number
    891730134530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,984 miles (+3,851)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,984 miles
    Test number
    659685486737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,133 miles (+5,674)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,133 miles
    Test number
    830983227352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,459 miles (-607)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    26,459 miles
    Test number
    379602324394
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  11. Pass27,066 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    27,066 miles
    Test number
    965274123373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail27,064 miles (+407)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,064 miles
    Test number
    277030413335
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail26,657 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,657 miles
    Test number
    427724712321
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass26,657 miles (+1,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,657 miles
    Test number
    648684012311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass25,513 miles (+2,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    25,513 miles
    Test number
    938850321339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass23,337 miles (+2,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,337 miles
    Test number
    423465000341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass20,606 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,606 miles
    Test number
    840367809339
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail20,606 miles (+1,957)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,606 miles
    Test number
    890487009357
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail18,649 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,649 miles
    Test number
    343623428368
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteVERY SLIGHT MISS FIRE ?

  20. Pass18,649 miles (+2,440)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    18,649 miles
    Test number
    971313328311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteVERY SLIGHT MISS FIRE ?

  21. Pass16,209 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    16,209 miles
    Test number
    194492617353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,901 miles
    Test number
    361089896413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail12,901 miles (+2,881)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,901 miles
    Test number
    661989296253
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass10,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    10,020 miles
    Test number
    303342125366
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S796 CBW

Does S796 CBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S796 CBW expired on 30 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S796 CBW?
The MOT on S796 CBW expired on 30 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S796 CBW done?
S796 CBW was recorded at 49,644 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 2,163 miles a year.
Has S796 CBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S796 CBW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on S796 CBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S796 CBW find?
S796 CBW passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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