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Suzuki Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T173 CFCMOT history

T173 CFC is a blue petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 32,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2025
Mileage
32,960 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2024
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T173 CFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T173 CFC was last recorded at 32,960 miles on 1 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,960 miles · 3 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 32,960 miles
  • 2022 – 32,178 miles
  • 2011 – 29,266 miles
  • 2010 – 26,613 miles
  • 2009 – 23,424 miles
  • 2008 – 17,207 miles
  • 2007 – 11,118 miles
  • 2006 – 9,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,960 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded next to mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded next to mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,960 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    32,960 miles
    Test number
    523212867749
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail32,960 miles (+782)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,960 miles
    Test number
    764011156861
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass32,178 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    32,178 miles
    Test number
    599397440770
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded next to mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded next to mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail32,178 miles (+2,912)3 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,178 miles
    Test number
    860534212908
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded next to mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded next to mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass29,266 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,266 miles
    Test number
    737147841123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail29,216 miles (+2,603)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,216 miles
    Test number
    865591941105
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass26,613 miles (+3,189)8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,613 miles
    Test number
    340896120160
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFuel filter heavily corroded!!
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding!!

  8. Pass23,424 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,424 miles
    Test number
    192118749185
    • NoteAdvise brakes requier attention

  9. Fail23,424 miles (+6,217)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,424 miles
    Test number
    740368449146
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteAdvise brakes requier attention

  10. Pass17,207 miles (+6,089)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,207 miles
    Test number
    854278928128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,118 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    11,118 miles
    Test number
    213559147128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    9,732 miles
    Test number
    143017406255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T173 CFC

Does T173 CFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T173 CFC expired on 30 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T173 CFC?
The MOT on T173 CFC expired on 30 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T173 CFC done?
T173 CFC was recorded at 32,960 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2024, an average of 1,295 miles a year.
Has T173 CFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 CFC has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T173 CFC 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 T173 CFC find?
T173 CFC passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2024 with 12 advisories: front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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