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Suzuki Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T452 LWXMOT history

T452 LWX is a blue petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2023
Mileage
109,230 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T452 LWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T452 LWX was last recorded at 109,230 miles on 3 Mar 2022, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,135 miles · 24 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
4,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 109,230 miles
  • 2021 – 100,452 miles
  • 2020 – 93,429 miles
  • 2019 – 84,075 miles
  • 2017 – 75,105 miles
  • 2016 – 66,586 miles
  • 2015 – 57,014 miles
  • 2014 – 56,170 miles
  • 2013 – 54,391 miles
  • 2012 – 53,399 miles
  • 2011 – 48,348 miles
  • 2009 – 48,340 miles
  • 2007 – 43,718 miles
  • 2006 – 34,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,230 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,230 miles (+95)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,230 miles
    Test number
    484886513913
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,135 miles (+8,683)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,135 miles
    Test number
    780249358954
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,452 miles (+7,023)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,452 miles
    Test number
    442066732961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Idler (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,429 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,429 miles
    Test number
    215245561920
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded By fuel tank
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Idler on front of chassis (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail93,427 miles (+9,352)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,427 miles
    Test number
    854999742496
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded By fuel tank
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Idler on front of chassis (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,075 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,075 miles
    Test number
    107922919305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,070 miles (+8,965)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,070 miles
    Test number
    235617629933
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel near to limit

  8. Pass75,105 miles (+8,519)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,105 miles
    Test number
    837662130693
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBody has corrosion on offside front inner arch but not affecting steering brakes or suspension
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

  9. Pass66,586 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,586 miles
    Test number
    562960291497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,575 miles (+9,561)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,575 miles
    Test number
    537028090996
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass57,014 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,014 miles
    Test number
    246296545412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,013 miles (+843)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,013 miles
    Test number
    745452745162
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass56,170 miles (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,170 miles
    Test number
    587941674180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,391 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,391 miles
    Test number
    378351143164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,383 miles (+984)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,383 miles
    Test number
    598540843176
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass53,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,399 miles
    Test number
    589231702100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,399 miles (+5,051)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,399 miles
    Test number
    848423982073
    • FailureRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • NoteMajor oil leak from sump area

  18. Pass48,348 miles (+8)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    48,348 miles
    Test number
    156354531472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to perishing
    • NoteRear imbalance but together

  19. Pass48,340 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,340 miles
    Test number
    384534369102
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear top shock absorber bushes slightly worn and have slight play but not considered excessive

  20. Fail48,332 miles (+4,614)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,332 miles
    Test number
    101951069143
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear top shock absorber bushes slightly worn and have slight play but not considered excessive

  21. Pass43,718 miles (+9,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,718 miles
    Test number
    210644207145
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass34,173 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,173 miles
    Test number
    174696136151
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T452 LWX

Does T452 LWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T452 LWX expired on 2 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T452 LWX?
The MOT on T452 LWX expired on 2 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T452 LWX done?
T452 LWX was recorded at 109,230 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 4,751 miles a year.
Has T452 LWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T452 LWX has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T452 LWX 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 T452 LWX find?
T452 LWX passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with 6 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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