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Suzuki Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,590 cc

VB51 MHBMOT history

VB51 MHB is a blue petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 13 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2023
Mileage
112,979 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VB51 MHB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

VB51 MHB was last recorded at 112,979 miles on 15 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,979 miles · 24 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,979 miles
  • 2021 – 111,554 miles
  • 2020 – 105,999 miles
  • 2019 – 100,247 miles
  • 2018 – 91,713 miles
  • 2017 – 82,758 miles
  • 2016 – 77,976 miles
  • 2015 – 72,891 miles
  • 2014 – 68,461 miles
  • 2013 – 64,108 miles
  • 2012 – 58,974 miles
  • 2011 – 54,203 miles
  • 2010 – 47,159 miles
  • 2009 – 38,165 miles
  • 2008 – 29,818 miles
  • 2007 – 21,292 miles
  • 2006 – 18,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,979 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,979 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,979 miles
    Test number
    268737341061
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Fail112,979 miles (+1,425)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,979 miles
    Test number
    821902369369
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills by suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills by suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass111,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    111,554 miles
    Test number
    710404470311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,554 miles (+5,555)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,554 miles
    Test number
    312309540706
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass105,999 miles (+5,752)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    105,999 miles
    Test number
    102836700948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,247 miles (+8,534)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2020
    Odometer
    100,247 miles
    Test number
    371920990527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,713 miles
    Test number
    601467364281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,713 miles (+8,955)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,713 miles
    Test number
    915557354426
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass82,758 miles (+4,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,758 miles
    Test number
    374777253818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass77,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,976 miles
    Test number
    109691805137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,976 miles (+5,085)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,976 miles
    Test number
    334319258671
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass72,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,891 miles
    Test number
    317788795032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,890 miles (+4,429)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,890 miles
    Test number
    635578495084
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass68,461 miles (+4,353)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,461 miles
    Test number
    766026404188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,108 miles (+5,134)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,108 miles
    Test number
    545313113167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,974 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,974 miles
    Test number
    777773802189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,973 miles (+4,770)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,973 miles
    Test number
    536582902161
    • DangerousNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass54,203 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,203 miles
    Test number
    569430111181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteClutch pedal slightly high & heavy with slight difficulty engaging 1st & reverse.
    • NoteCorrosion to all coil springs.
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteN/S/F brake slightly stronger than O/S but within M.O.T. limits
    • NoteSlight play in both rear shock absorbers.

  19. Fail54,195 miles (+7,036)3 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,195 miles
    Test number
    128780311106
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteClutch pedal slightly high & heavy with slight difficulty engaging 1st & reverse.
    • NoteCorrosion to all coil springs.
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteSlight play in both rear shock absorbers.
    • NoteSuspect front brake pads approx. 70% worn.

  20. Pass47,159 miles (+8,994)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,159 miles
    Test number
    221904200125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,165 miles (+8,347)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,165 miles
    Test number
    154139099081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,818 miles
    Test number
    711184218113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,818 miles (+8,526)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,818 miles
    Test number
    773474618135
    • Repaired at testCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass21,292 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,292 miles
    Test number
    202184407103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,461 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,461 miles
    Test number
    211944326479
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about VB51 MHB

Does VB51 MHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VB51 MHB expired on 14 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VB51 MHB?
The MOT on VB51 MHB expired on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VB51 MHB done?
VB51 MHB was recorded at 112,979 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2022, an average of 5,717 miles a year.
Has VB51 MHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VB51 MHB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on VB51 MHB 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 VB51 MHB find?
VB51 MHB passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2022 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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