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2018 Suzuki Vitara 1.4L Petrol · J8 LFD

J8 LFD

2018 Suzuki Vitara (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2018. Recorded mileage 35,164 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
SUZUKI VITARA
Year / Origin
2018
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
35,164 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1373cc
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J8 LFD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
  • 35,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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J8 LFD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Suzuki Vitara (J8 LFD) between March 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

J8 LFD Mileage History

  1. 14/03/202210,574 mi
  2. 04/03/202316,389 mi+5,815 mi
  3. 04/03/202422,404 mi+6,015 mi
  4. 07/03/202529,477 mi+7,073 mi
  5. 16/03/202635,164 mi+5,687 mi

Average of roughly 6,139 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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2018 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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