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VITARA · Red

R248 UEC
MOTExpired
MOT due24 Oct 2025
First reg12 Aug 1997
Mileage61,398 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

28 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 14 August 2025.

PASSED · 23 Oct 2024
Test date23 Oct 2024
Expiry24 Oct 2025
Test number196250209145
Mileage61,398 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively minimal (1.2.1 (f))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from limiter valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at body to chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 14 Oct 2024
Test date14 Oct 2024
Expiry—
Test number351518767438
Mileage61,216 mi
MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively minimal (1.2.1 (f))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from limiter valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at body to chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 13 Oct 2023
Test date13 Oct 2023
Expiry24 Oct 2024
Test number419953372782
Mileage60,453 mi
Advisorygeneral corrosion at underside of vehicle
AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 11 Oct 2023
Test date11 Oct 2023
Expiry—
Test number966304448347
Mileage60,453 mi
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Advisorygeneral corrosion at underside of vehicle
AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 19 Oct 2022
Test date19 Oct 2022
Expiry24 Oct 2023
Test number219460690830
Mileage59,449 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 7 Oct 2022
Test date7 Oct 2022
Expiry—
Test number926890830256
Mileage59,449 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 Oct 2021
Test date7 Oct 2021
Expiry24 Oct 2022
Test number179924269584
Mileage58,615 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear radius arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both anti roll bar drop link bushes worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Oct 2020
Test date14 Oct 2020
Expiry24 Oct 2021
Test number685338145285
Mileage57,983 mi
AdvisoryNearside washer not working
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
FAILED · 8 Oct 2020
Test date8 Oct 2020
Expiry—
Test number614208044865
Mileage57,983 mi
MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside washer not working
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 21 Oct 2019
Test date21 Oct 2019
Expiry24 Oct 2020
Test number761923255464
Mileage57,452 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule/pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor corroded at mount next to the rear of the inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 Oct 2018
Test date18 Oct 2018
Expiry24 Oct 2019
Test number793678588166
Mileage55,087 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 15 Oct 2018
Test date15 Oct 2018
Expiry—
Test number309549193670
Mileage55,052 mi
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor and inner wing corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting forward area of inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting forward area of inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 4 Oct 2017
Test date4 Oct 2017
Expiry24 Oct 2018
Test number367235926896
Mileage54,399 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel has slight noise on rotation
PASSED · 13 Oct 2016
Test date13 Oct 2016
Expiry24 Oct 2017
Test number928001562162
Mileage53,518 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion above rear axle (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear slight bind at wheel
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint minimal (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules combined ferrule and pipe (3.6.B.4e)
PASSED · 13 Oct 2015
Test date13 Oct 2015
Expiry24 Oct 2016
Test number377246806298
Mileage52,273 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion at chassis mount (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion body at chassis mount (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisorySlight oil leak at rear axle pinion seal
FAILED · 12 Oct 2015
Test date12 Oct 2015
Expiry—
Test number592398536716
Mileage52,273 mi
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion at chassis mount (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion body at chassis mount (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisorySlight oil leak at rear axle pinion seal
PASSED · 15 Oct 2014
Test date15 Oct 2014
Expiry24 Oct 2015
Test number367988584460
Mileage51,131 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
User EnteredUnable to view front inner brake pads
User EnteredRear of exhaust becoming corroded
User EnteredOuter sills obscured
FAILED · 15 Oct 2014
Test date15 Oct 2014
Expiry—
Test number929938684228
Mileage51,131 mi
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
User EnteredBattery base plate corroded
User EnteredUnable to view front inner brake pads
User EnteredRear of exhaust becoming corroded
User EnteredOuter sills obscured
PASSED · 3 Oct 2013
Test date3 Oct 2013
Expiry24 Oct 2014
Test number378056373226
Mileage49,011 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED · 2 Oct 2013
Test date2 Oct 2013
Expiry—
Test number815775873245
Mileage49,005 mi
FailOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 8 Oct 2012
Test date8 Oct 2012
Expiry24 Oct 2013
Test number199512582279
Mileage47,048 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User Enteredrear diff leaking slightly from input shaft seal
PASSED · 10 Oct 2011
Test date10 Oct 2011
Expiry24 Oct 2012
Test number455883081200
Mileage45,461 mi
User EnteredFront and rear bumper bracket plates getting abit corroded
User EnteredO/S/R end Inner sill area getting abit corroded
User EnteredFront and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded and subframes
User EnteredFront b/hoses getting abit cracked and perrished
User EnteredN/S/R floor area behind rear seats abit corroded around seat belt mount
FAILED · 28 Sep 2011
Test date28 Sep 2011
Expiry—
Test number287061671273
Mileage45,441 mi
FailOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
User EnteredFront and rear bumper bracket plates getting abit corroded
User EnteredO/S/R end Inner sill area getting abit corroded
User EnteredFront and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded and subframes
User EnteredFront b/hoses getting abit cracked and perrished
User EnteredN/S/R floor area behind rear seats abit corroded around seat belt mount
PASSED · 29 Sep 2010
Test date29 Sep 2010
Expiry24 Oct 2011
Test number282792470230
Mileage44,141 mi
User Enteredfront wiper blades are beginning to peel
PASSED · 7 Oct 2009
Test date7 Oct 2009
Expiry24 Oct 2010
Test number653380189283
Mileage41,892 mi
User EnteredBoth front b/hoses starting to crack and perrish slightly
User EnteredBoth rear tyres getting abit low on tread and starting to crack and perrish slightly,in places
User EnteredInner b/pads appear abit low
User EnteredFront and rear suspension components starting to get abit corroded slightly
PASSED · 13 Oct 2008
Test date13 Oct 2008
Expiry24 Oct 2009
Test number390447988411
Mileage39,126 mi
User EnteredFront b/hoses starting to get abit cracked and perrished slightly
User EnteredRear tyres getting abit cracked and perrished at tread areas slightly
FAILED · 12 Oct 2007
Test date12 Oct 2007
Expiry—
Test number204875387222
Mileage37,511 mi
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
User Enteredservice and park brake performance at nsr lower than expected
PASSED · 12 Oct 2007
Test date12 Oct 2007
Expiry24 Oct 2008
Test number942615887208
Mileage37,511 mi
User Enteredservice and park brake performance at nsr lower than expected
PASSED · 9 Oct 2006
Test date9 Oct 2006
Expiry24 Oct 2007
Test number794772286213
Mileage35,751 mi
User EnteredO/S/R inner sill end abit corroded slightly