Official DVLA Record

2018 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · WJ18 DMV

WJ18 DMV

2018 Suzuki Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2018. Recorded mileage 88,671 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SUZUKI VITARA
Year / Origin
2018 · Exeter
MOT Status
Valid until 17/09/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
88,671 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/09/2026
Tax Status
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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 stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 15 September 2025 at 88,671 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2023, suggesting that the mechanical and structural components have been maintained without recurring failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. Between September 2023 and September 2025, the car covered 28,826 miles, which represents a regular usage pattern. The only anomaly in the record occurred in September 2023, where the vehicle failed at 59,845 miles but passed successfully just three days later at 59,847 miles. This suggests a minor issue or a consumable item that the previous owner addressed immediately, rather than a deep-seated mechanical neglect. Given the lack of advisories in the last two MOT tests, a buyer should focus on standard wear and tear associated with the nearly 90,000-mile mark. Physical inspection should prioritize the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these components often begin to show degradation at this mileage. While the record does not flag binding calipers or brake corrosion, the buyer should manually check for uneven wear on the tyres and ensure the integrity of the exhaust system remains robust despite the high mileage.

WJ18 DMV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
  • 88,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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WJ18 DMV Mileage History

  1. 30/03/202356,035 mi
  2. 15/09/202359,845 mi+3,810 mi
  3. 18/09/202359,847 mi+2 mi
  4. 16/09/202474,283 mi+14,436 mi
  5. 15/09/202588,671 mi+14,388 mi

Average of roughly 13,247 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WJ18 DMV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Suzuki Vitara (WJ18 DMV) between March 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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