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Suzuki Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,590 cc

X742 RECMOT history

X742 REC is a blue petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 29 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 105,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Dec 2023
Mileage
105,773 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X742 REC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

X742 REC was last recorded at 105,773 miles on 21 Dec 2023, 3,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,631 miles · 14 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
3,142 miles
Average per year
3,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,773 miles
  • 2022 – 102,631 miles
  • 2021 – 100,487 miles
  • 2020 – 98,639 miles
  • 2019 – 94,288 miles
  • 2018 – 83,859 miles
  • 2017 – 77,990 miles
  • 2016 – 64,615 miles
  • 2015 – 59,884 miles
  • 2014 – 53,433 miles
  • 2013 – 53,171 miles
  • 2012 – 50,077 miles
  • 2011 – 46,992 miles
  • 2010 – 45,042 miles
  • 2009 – 43,957 miles
  • 2008 – 43,222 miles
  • 2007 – 40,151 miles
  • 2006 – 37,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,773 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine running rough / missfire ? (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet catch corroded excessively, catch on bonnet (3.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch liner
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above tank
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,773 miles (+3,142)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,773 miles
    Test number
    592931246223
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine running rough / missfire ? (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet catch corroded excessively, catch on bonnet (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch liner
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above tank
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Pass102,631 miles (+2,144)1 dangerous1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,631 miles
    Test number
    959209256151
    • DangerousBoth rear seat belt lower mounting points severely corroded ,unable to test as rear seats and buckles missing at time of test
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat, back rest and buckles

  3. Pass100,487 miles (+1,848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,487 miles
    Test number
    391331695422
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass98,639 miles (+4,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,639 miles
    Test number
    788963978616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass94,288 miles (+10,429)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,288 miles
    Test number
    509458866368
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis members nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting area showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass83,859 miles (+5,869)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,859 miles
    Test number
    205734190591
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Chassis members showing corrosion nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose metal-end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just satisfactory

  7. Pass77,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,990 miles
    Test number
    634013276653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,990 miles (+13,375)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,990 miles
    Test number
    667679015140
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users trim (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users trim (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass64,615 miles (+4,731)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,615 miles
    Test number
    984570098006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,884 miles (+6,451)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,884 miles
    Test number
    117681275062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,433 miles
    Test number
    516838434037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,433 miles (+262)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,433 miles
    Test number
    287938934069
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass53,171 miles (+3,094)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,171 miles
    Test number
    425650283010
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteThe o/s handbrake requires attention shortley

  14. Pass50,077 miles (+3,085)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,077 miles
    Test number
    906442182033
    • NoteVehichle inderside slightly dry in places

  15. Pass46,992 miles (+1,950)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,992 miles
    Test number
    898139961053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  16. Pass45,042 miles (+1,085)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,042 miles
    Test number
    140024770410
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

  17. Pass43,957 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,957 miles
    Test number
    474244589043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,909 miles (+687)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,909 miles
    Test number
    181945179067
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass43,222 miles (+3,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,222 miles
    Test number
    952319178096
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass40,151 miles (+2,678)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,151 miles
    Test number
    493253877004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,473 miles
    Test number
    770436486069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X742 REC

Does X742 REC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X742 REC expired on 25 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X742 REC?
The MOT on X742 REC expired on 25 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X742 REC done?
X742 REC was recorded at 105,773 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2023, an average of 3,851 miles a year.
Has X742 REC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X742 REC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on X742 REC 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 X742 REC find?
X742 REC failed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2023 with 6 major defects and 11 advisories: emissions unable to be completed engine running rough / missfire ?; front bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet catch corroded excessively, catch on bonnet; nearside rear outer integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced, and 14 more.

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