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Suzuki Vitara

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T215 KDWMOT history

T215 KDW is a red petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 48,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2026
Mileage
48,635 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T215 KDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T215 KDW was last recorded at 48,635 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,605 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,635 miles
  • 2024 – 47,145 miles
  • 2023 – 47,029 miles
  • 2022 – 46,906 miles
  • 2021 – 46,753 miles
  • 2020 – 46,600 miles
  • 2019 – 46,503 miles
  • 2018 – 46,410 miles
  • 2017 – 46,068 miles
  • 2016 – 45,734 miles
  • 2015 – 45,408 miles
  • 2014 – 45,198 miles
  • 2013 – 45,096 miles
  • 2012 – 44,944 miles
  • 2011 – 44,757 miles
  • 2010 – 44,516 miles
  • 2009 – 44,028 miles
  • 2008 – 43,720 miles
  • 2007 – 42,822 miles
  • 2006 – 41,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,635 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Battery tray corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front body mount area corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,635 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    48,635 miles
    Test number
    838868586198
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail48,605 miles (+1,460)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,605 miles
    Test number
    449265230715
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavy pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass47,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    47,145 miles
    Test number
    430780007043
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing corroded

  4. Fail47,145 miles (+116)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,145 miles
    Test number
    954956693866
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing corroded

  5. Pass47,029 miles (+123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    47,029 miles
    Test number
    630452290328
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass46,906 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,906 miles
    Test number
    710560161681
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail46,903 miles (+150)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,903 miles
    Test number
    731774116715
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass46,753 miles (+153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    46,753 miles
    Test number
    705954961138
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded

  9. Pass46,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    46,600 miles
    Test number
    850413577824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. bind (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded

  10. Fail46,600 miles (+97)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,600 miles
    Test number
    698554393967
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. bind (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded

  11. Pass46,503 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,503 miles
    Test number
    371250030319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,502 miles (+92)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,502 miles
    Test number
    454372382471
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

  13. Pass46,410 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    46,410 miles
    Test number
    103367677699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,068 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    46,068 miles
    Test number
    365340982712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,734 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,734 miles
    Test number
    452619637467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body mount area corroded

  16. Fail45,725 miles (+317)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,725 miles
    Test number
    235260073697
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body mount area corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass45,408 miles (+210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,408 miles
    Test number
    268763945071
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass45,198 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,198 miles
    Test number
    467099244083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,096 miles (+152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,096 miles
    Test number
    245528253057
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass44,944 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,944 miles
    Test number
    127220362056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail44,937 miles (+180)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,937 miles
    Test number
    708228452097
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass44,757 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,757 miles
    Test number
    226958831040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,516 miles (+488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,516 miles
    Test number
    823520460002
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass44,028 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,028 miles
    Test number
    884180959086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,720 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,720 miles
    Test number
    982022948071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,822 miles (+834)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,822 miles
    Test number
    151604347449
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED

  27. Pass41,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,988 miles
    Test number
    341466546038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T215 KDW

Does T215 KDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T215 KDW expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T215 KDW?
The MOT on T215 KDW expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T215 KDW done?
T215 KDW was recorded at 48,635 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 348 miles a year.
Has T215 KDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T215 KDW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T215 KDW 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 T215 KDW find?
T215 KDW passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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