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Suzuki Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T838 KLBMOT history

T838 KLB is a blue petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2022
Mileage
157,965 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T838 KLB
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
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T838 KLB was last recorded at 157,965 miles on 17 Nov 2021, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,913 miles · 2 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
6,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 157,965 miles
  • 2020 – 148,599 miles
  • 2019 – 141,528 miles
  • 2018 – 136,260 miles
  • 2017 – 130,684 miles
  • 2016 – 124,046 miles
  • 2015 – 116,258 miles
  • 2014 – 104,973 miles
  • 2013 – 93,477 miles
  • 2012 – 83,200 miles
  • 2011 – 71,190 miles
  • 2010 – 61,278 miles
  • 2009 – 56,206 miles
  • 2008 – 55,826 miles
  • 2007 – 52,803 miles
  • 2006 – 50,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,965 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,965 miles (+52)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    157,965 miles
    Test number
    151782180061
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail157,913 miles (+9,314)2 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,913 miles
    Test number
    885423368346
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Severly uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Severly uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated Brake fluid on rear brake backplate (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEMISSIONS LIMITS ONLY JUST MET
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has some play
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer has bracket missing

  3. Pass148,599 miles (+70)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,599 miles
    Test number
    348296541408
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail148,529 miles (+7,001)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,529 miles
    Test number
    591681016786
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,528 miles (+601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    141,528 miles
    Test number
    944263454128
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail140,927 miles (+4,667)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,927 miles
    Test number
    532343828514
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,260 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    136,260 miles
    Test number
    840716478010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,240 miles (+5,556)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,240 miles
    Test number
    727292049084
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass130,684 miles (+6,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    130,684 miles
    Test number
    933106810865
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie rail (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass124,046 miles (+7,788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    124,046 miles
    Test number
    367318955348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie rail (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass116,258 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    116,258 miles
    Test number
    775859245129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail116,258 miles (+11,285)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,258 miles
    Test number
    285061325486
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine has oil leak
    • NoteFront wheel bearings have slight play
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low

  13. Pass104,973 miles (+6)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    104,973 miles
    Test number
    157966524111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery secured with cable ties
    • NoteFront wipers smeary
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking and very close to legal limit
    • NoteOil leak from rocker cover and underside of engine
    • NoteRear copper pipe corroded and the nut

  14. Fail104,967 miles (+11,490)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,967 miles
    Test number
    666779514120
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers smeary
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking and very close to legal limit
    • NoteOil leak from rocker cover and underside of engine
    • NoteRear copper pipe corroded and the nut

  15. Pass93,477 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,477 miles
    Test number
    847414113171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,265 miles (+10,065)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,265 miles
    Test number
    748266903126
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass83,200 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    83,200 miles
    Test number
    528811412109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail83,200 miles (+12,010)5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,200 miles
    Test number
    656191612160
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass71,190 miles (+9,912)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    71,190 miles
    Test number
    509306691098
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass61,278 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,278 miles
    Test number
    451784200102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  21. Fail61,277 miles (+5,071)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,277 miles
    Test number
    490214600189
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteH/brake weaker on n/s

  22. Pass56,206 miles (+380)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,206 miles
    Test number
    641894609184
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass55,826 miles (+3,023)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,826 miles
    Test number
    270570958476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,803 miles (+2,163)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,803 miles
    Test number
    572594127185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,640 miles
    Test number
    313852006145
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T838 KLB

Does T838 KLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T838 KLB expired on 16 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T838 KLB?
The MOT on T838 KLB expired on 16 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T838 KLB done?
T838 KLB was recorded at 157,965 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2021, an average of 6,880 miles a year.
Has T838 KLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T838 KLB has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T838 KLB 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 T838 KLB find?
T838 KLB passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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