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Suzuki Vitara

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

V38 KWRMOT history

V38 KWR is a black petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 20 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 64,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
64,811 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 KWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 KWR was last recorded at 64,811 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 1,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,467 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,344 miles
Average per year
1,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,811 miles
  • 2024 – 63,467 miles
  • 2023 – 59,976 miles
  • 2022 – 57,654 miles
  • 2021 – 57,608 miles
  • 2020 – 57,461 miles
  • 2019 – 57,251 miles
  • 2018 – 56,965 miles
  • 2017 – 56,727 miles
  • 2016 – 56,396 miles
  • 2015 – 55,010 miles
  • 2014 – 53,750 miles
  • 2013 – 52,694 miles
  • 2012 – 51,683 miles
  • 2011 – 50,186 miles
  • 2010 – 49,303 miles
  • 2009 – 48,304 miles
  • 2008 – 47,014 miles
  • 2007 – 45,460 miles
  • 2006 – 44,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,811 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,811 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    64,811 miles
    Test number
    659716467975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,467 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    63,467 miles
    Test number
    726499241019
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail63,467 miles (+3,491)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,467 miles
    Test number
    111442930038
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,976 miles (+2,322)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    59,976 miles
    Test number
    540288418352
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Wiper blade split and smearing

  5. Pass57,654 miles (+46)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    57,654 miles
    Test number
    403121982435
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass57,608 miles (+147)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,608 miles
    Test number
    654166161798
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,461 miles (+210)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,461 miles
    Test number
    483254080226
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass57,251 miles (+286)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,251 miles
    Test number
    232517043151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass56,965 miles (+238)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,965 miles
    Test number
    903125711658
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded On top of the fuel tank
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Very slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Very slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass56,727 miles (+331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,727 miles
    Test number
    615861633744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass56,396 miles (+1,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,396 miles
    Test number
    421079846265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes above fuel tank corroded

  12. Pass55,010 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,010 miles
    Test number
    950851466365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,009 miles (+1,259)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,009 miles
    Test number
    493501359414
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass53,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,750 miles
    Test number
    269890914389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail53,750 miles (+1,056)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,750 miles
    Test number
    967230714395
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass52,694 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,694 miles
    Test number
    445307393208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,683 miles (+1,497)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,683 miles
    Test number
    295681612372
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteRadiator poor condition
    • NoteRadiator/fan cowling insecure & fowling auxillary belt

  18. Pass50,186 miles (+883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,186 miles
    Test number
    395043511379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass49,303 miles (+999)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,303 miles
    Test number
    940498000370
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight brake bind nearside rear wheel

  20. Pass48,304 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,304 miles
    Test number
    354488009300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,014 miles
    Test number
    963658098211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,014 miles (+1,554)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,014 miles
    Test number
    612397398299
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass45,460 miles (+1,050)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,460 miles
    Test number
    302187297245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFree wheel hub mechanism seized

  24. Pass44,410 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,410 miles
    Test number
    234957706337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGearbox slightly damp

Questions about V38 KWR

Does V38 KWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V38 KWR is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V38 KWR?
The MOT on V38 KWR is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V38 KWR done?
V38 KWR was recorded at 64,811 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 1,073 miles a year.
Has V38 KWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 KWR has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V38 KWR 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 V38 KWR find?
V38 KWR passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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