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BW18 DVC

2018 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,330 mi
Last recorded69,330 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Vitara34,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW18 DVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 69,330 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 69,330 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 62,265 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 62,259 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted damage on inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 56,537 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, N/S/F drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 56,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.6mm tread, cut's but none to cord's, worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, N/S/F drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has cut's but none to cord's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.7mm (limit 1.6mm), cut's but none to cord's, worn inner edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 43,545 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 43,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light LED bulb flickers (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 33,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 33,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 23,230 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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BW18 DVC is a 2018 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2018 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 34,135 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW18 DVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 8 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BW18 DVC registered?

BW18 DVC is a 2018 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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