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2018 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · TS61 APS

TS61 APS

2018 Suzuki Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2018. Recorded mileage 39,831 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.

Make & Model
SUZUKI VITARA
Year / Origin
2018
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02/10/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/03/2027)
Recorded Mileage
39,831 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/10/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/03/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
1586cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 4 October 2025 at 39,831 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car currently meets all statutory safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2022, suggesting that the owner has maintained the vehicle to a consistent standard without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. Between September 2022 at 37,646 miles and October 2024 at 39,831 miles, the car covered only 2,185 miles. This low usage pattern suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain, engine components, and suspension bushings. However, the long intervals between miles can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber components or minor spotting on brake discs, which should be verified during a physical inspection. The single recorded failure on 3 October 2023 at 38,031 miles was immediately followed by a pass on the same day, though since no specific defects were listed in the summary, the exact nature of that fault remains unknown. Given the lack of recorded advisories across the last three years, the buyer should focus on checking for surface corrosion on the underbody and exhaust system, which can affect vehicles that sit for extended periods. A physical check of the tyre age and cracking is also advisable, as the rubber may have perished despite having low tread depth.

TS61 APS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
  • 39,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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TS61 APS Mileage History

  1. 30/09/202237,646 mi
  2. 03/10/202338,031 mi+385 mi
  3. 03/10/202338,031 mi
  4. 01/10/202438,916 mi+885 mi
  5. 04/10/202539,831 mi+915 mi

Average of roughly 726 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

TS61 APS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Jun 2026, 17:44
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Suzuki Vitara (TS61 APS) between September 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.

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