
Suzuki Jimny
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,298 cc
X453 VWVMOT history
X453 VWV is a red petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 29 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 108,168 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 May 2025
- Mileage
- 108,168 mi
- At MOT on 23 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 15 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,020 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X453 VWV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Jimny
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,298 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 29 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X453 VWV was last recorded at 108,168 miles on 23 May 2024, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 Aug 2008: 27,708 miles, lower than 44,070 miles on 17 Aug 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 108,149 miles · 18 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 4,020 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 108,168 miles
- 2023 – 108,149 miles
- 2020 – 107,140 miles
- 2019 – 104,997 miles
- 2018 – 104,970 miles
- 2017 – 99,618 miles
- 2016 – 90,975 miles
- 2015 – 81,732 miles
- 2014 – 73,348 miles
- 2013 – 71,933 miles
- 2012 – 69,622 miles
- 2011 – 67,338 miles
- 2010 – 61,751 miles
- 2009 – 58,289 miles
- 2008 – 27,708 miles
- 2007 – 44,070 miles
- 2006 – 36,656 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Failure4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Offside Rear hub seal leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,168 miles (+19)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2025
- Odometer
- 108,168 miles
- Test number
- 791799673316
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail108,149 miles (+1,009)1 dangerous10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,149 miles
- Test number
- 397245588670
- DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch, rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch front (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch, rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded into compensator (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust has temporary repair
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle very corroded, body
Pass107,140 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 107,140 miles
- Test number
- 298819091601
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into compensator (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryTow bar weak
Fail107,131 miles (+2,134)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,131 miles
- Test number
- 536565960964
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into compensator (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryTow bar weak
Pass104,997 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 104,997 miles
- Test number
- 823476538750
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryInner sills corroded
Fail104,984 miles (+14)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,984 miles
- Test number
- 148060708226
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryInner sills corroded
Fail104,970 miles (+5,352)1 dangerous9 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,970 miles
- Test number
- 174964288890
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass99,618 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 99,618 miles
- Test number
- 352617938046
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryPlay in front swivel joints
- AdvisoryRear fuel pips corroded
Fail99,609 miles (+126)15 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,609 miles
- Test number
- 559573411004
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Center (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryAll tyres perished and low
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryFront pads low
- AdvisoryHead lamp lenses deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryPlay in front swivel joints
- AdvisoryRear fuel pips corroded
Fail99,483 miles (+8,508)11 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,483 miles
- Test number
- 533006475179
- FailureBody or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside center body mount (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings holed x2 (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort zero effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort offside handbrake effort zero (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen nearside
- AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
- AdvisoryOffside rear back plate oil contaminated
- AdvisoryPlay in both front hubs
Pass90,975 miles (+2)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 90,975 miles
- Test number
- 955236979151
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front inner wings/front panel corroded
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
Fail90,973 miles (+9,241)1 dangerous7 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,973 miles
- Test number
- 646105503389
- DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bootfloor (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front inner wings/front panel corroded
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
Pass81,732 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 81,732 miles
- Test number
- 233416157323
- AdvisoryBrake sensing valve pipes corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail81,731 miles (+8,383)8 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,731 miles
- Test number
- 706580286413
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to centre (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Boot floor (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryBrake sensing valve pipes corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass73,348 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 73,348 miles
- Test number
- 525232184187
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail73,348 miles (+1,415)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,348 miles
- Test number
- 547381784133
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail71,933 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,933 miles
- Test number
- 155255923249
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- NoteCorrosion at fuel and brake pipes
Pass71,933 miles (+2,311)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 71,933 miles
- Test number
- 908145623255
- NoteCorrosion at fuel and brake pipes
Pass69,622 miles (+2,284)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 69,622 miles
- Test number
- 296782222237
- NoteCorrosion at fuel and brake pipes
- NoteDamp at offside rear brake backplate
- NoteExhaust rear box in poor condition
Pass67,338 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 67,338 miles
- Test number
- 908922431246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,338 miles (+5,587)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,338 miles
- Test number
- 805722931218
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass61,751 miles4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 61,751 miles
- Test number
- 530436660272
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteCorrosion to under side of car
- NotePlay in steering arms
- NoteTravel on hand brake
Fail61,751 miles (+3,462)1 failure5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,751 miles
- Test number
- 700566760270
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteCorrosion to under side of car
- NotePlay in steering arms
- NoteTravel on hand brake
Pass58,289 miles2 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 58,289 miles
- Test number
- 972046429269
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- NoteFront number plate slightly damaged
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteHand brake has limited reserve travel
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNearside front brake binding slightly
- NoteNearside swivel hub leaking slightly
- NoteOffside number plate light lens missing
Fail58,289 miles (+30,581)2 failures2 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,289 miles
- Test number
- 341524729223
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- NoteFront number plate slightly damaged
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteHand brake has limited reserve travel
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNearside front brake binding slightly
- NoteNearside swivel hub leaking slightly
- NoteOffside number plate light lens missing
Pass27,708 miles (-16,362)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 27,708 miles
- Test number
- 380018728261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- NoteN/s/f swivel seal leaking
Pass44,070 miles (+7,414)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 44,070 miles
- Test number
- 652819627280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,656 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 36,656 miles
- Test number
- 672930926264
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Questions about X453 VWV
- Does X453 VWV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X453 VWV expired on 22 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X453 VWV?
- The MOT on X453 VWV expired on 22 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X453 VWV done?
- X453 VWV was recorded at 108,168 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2024, an average of 4,020 miles a year.
- Has X453 VWV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X453 VWV has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on X453 VWV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X453 VWV find?
- X453 VWV passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; coil spring corroded all 4 springs; front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage, and 1 more.
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