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Suzuki Vitara

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T162 JRLMOT history

T162 JRL is a green petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
114,072 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T162 JRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T162 JRL was last recorded at 114,072 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,037 miles · 24 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
3,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,072 miles
  • 2025 – 114,027 miles
  • 2024 – 109,464 miles
  • 2023 – 103,265 miles
  • 2022 – 100,544 miles
  • 2021 – 95,028 miles
  • 2019 – 94,840 miles
  • 2018 – 93,662 miles
  • 2016 – 89,373 miles
  • 2014 – 83,492 miles
  • 2013 – 82,086 miles
  • 2012 – 72,571 miles
  • 2011 – 67,487 miles
  • 2010 – 62,794 miles
  • 2009 – 57,016 miles
  • 2008 – 53,552 miles
  • 2007 – 48,114 miles
  • 2006 – 42,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,072 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront headlamp aim on limit
  • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,072 miles (+35)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    114,072 miles
    Test number
    467605892245
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp aim on limit
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  2. Fail114,037 miles (+10)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,037 miles
    Test number
    516627704064
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  3. Fail114,027 miles (+4,563)1 dangerous5 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,027 miles
    Test number
    931160451323
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass109,464 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    109,464 miles
    Test number
    902276865151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail109,464 miles (+6,199)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,464 miles
    Test number
    477015317371
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass103,265 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,265 miles
    Test number
    638645129664
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail103,265 miles (+2,721)1 dangerous3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,265 miles
    Test number
    517558022872
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass100,544 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,544 miles
    Test number
    901318610500
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel line connections to fuel filter corroded

  9. Fail100,544 miles (+5,516)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,544 miles
    Test number
    672116260049
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel line connections to fuel filter corroded

  10. Pass95,028 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    95,028 miles
    Test number
    216572973293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail95,014 miles (+174)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,014 miles
    Test number
    481109090123
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass94,840 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,840 miles
    Test number
    801939293844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,826 miles (+1,164)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,826 miles
    Test number
    129875157858
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass93,662 miles (+4,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,662 miles
    Test number
    394921805560
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass89,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,373 miles
    Test number
    495782798223
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail89,373 miles (+5,881)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,373 miles
    Test number
    821532155929
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s park brake cable fouling wheel

  17. Pass83,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,492 miles
    Test number
    438960634344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,492 miles (+1,406)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,492 miles
    Test number
    925290034370
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass82,086 miles (+9,515)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,086 miles
    Test number
    458249963233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,571 miles (+5,084)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,571 miles
    Test number
    806892972249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,487 miles (+4,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,487 miles
    Test number
    316220171481
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass62,794 miles (+5,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,794 miles
    Test number
    944235160248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass57,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,016 miles
    Test number
    903202779292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,016 miles (+3,464)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,016 miles
    Test number
    840162079212
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass53,552 miles (+5,438)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,552 miles
    Test number
    173055978294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,114 miles (+5,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,114 miles
    Test number
    550034677278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Pass42,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,774 miles
    Test number
    382065166470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T162 JRL

Does T162 JRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T162 JRL is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T162 JRL?
The MOT on T162 JRL is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T162 JRL done?
T162 JRL was recorded at 114,072 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 3,588 miles a year.
Has T162 JRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T162 JRL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T162 JRL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T162 JRL find?
T162 JRL passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front headlamp aim on limit; fuel hose deteriorated rear, and 6 more.

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