2018 SUZUKI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- SUZUKI
- Year
- 2018
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1586 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 1 January 2027 (201 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 23,230 mi
AI verdict AVOID 42/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2018 Suzuki has 11 MOT tests on record with a 55% pass rate and 23,230 miles. The mileage is low but consistent, but the vehicle's past maintenance is a major red flag.
The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 8,657 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but the MOT history reveals significant underlying issues.
Things to check
- Dangerous defect: Offside Rear Tyre had a cut in excess of requirements (May 2022).
- Recurring failures: Tyres (3 major, 6 advisories) and suspension components (steering, ball joint) repeatedly failed.
- Major failures: Headlamp aim (May 2022), Stop lamp flickers (June 2023), and steering (June 2024).
- Consistent retesting: 5 failures followed by immediate retests, indicating reactive rather than proactive maintenance.
Working in its favour
- Consistent mileage: Average 8,657 miles/year, indicating light and regular use.
- Valid MOT: Currently holds a valid MOT until January 2027, offering immediate peace of mind.
- No odometer fraud: Mileage readings are consistent with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- Low insurance group: 4 out of 50, making it a cheap and attractive insurance option.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 23,230 mi | None recorded |
| May 2022 | FAIL | 33,117 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread also (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| May 2022 | PASS | 33,117 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread also (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jun 2023 | FAIL | 43,544 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light LED bulb flickers (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
|
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 43,545 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2024 | FAIL | 56,533 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, N/S/F drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY 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)) DANGEROUS 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)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has cut's but none to cord's (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Jun 2024 | PASS | 56,537 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, N/S/F drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Feb 2025 | FAIL | 62,259 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MINOR All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted damage on inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 62,265 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2026 | FAIL | 69,330 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 69,330 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW18 DVC, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.