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Suzuki Jimny

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc

T174 HVVMOT history

T174 HVV is a blue petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 156,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
156,998 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T174 HVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T174 HVV was last recorded at 156,998 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 1,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2014: 133,529 miles, lower than 138,231 miles on 21 Mar 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,723 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,275 miles
Average per year
4,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,998 miles
  • 2024 – 155,723 miles
  • 2023 – 154,906 miles
  • 2022 – 154,419 miles
  • 2021 – 153,253 miles
  • 2020 – 151,913 miles
  • 2019 – 150,426 miles
  • 2018 – 145,354 miles
  • 2017 – 141,377 miles
  • 2016 – 141,358 miles
  • 2015 – 137,095 miles
  • 2014 – 133,539 miles
  • 2013 – 138,231 miles
  • 2012 – 117,864 miles
  • 2011 – 109,655 miles
  • 2010 – 98,380 miles
  • 2009 – 89,993 miles
  • 2008 – 81,188 miles
  • 2007 – 72,550 miles
  • 2006 – 64,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,998 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,998 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    156,998 miles
    Test number
    113853736869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,723 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,723 miles
    Test number
    391877662436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,906 miles (+487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    154,906 miles
    Test number
    602062072195
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass154,419 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    154,419 miles
    Test number
    817492123825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    153,253 miles
    Test number
    889438360065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail153,253 miles (+1,340)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,253 miles
    Test number
    297751505191
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass151,913 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    151,913 miles
    Test number
    112759175222
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail151,913 miles (+1,487)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,913 miles
    Test number
    844937455634
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass150,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,426 miles
    Test number
    724072023681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail150,426 miles (+5,072)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,426 miles
    Test number
    133616900159
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mid chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass145,354 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    145,354 miles
    Test number
    389089640526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail145,338 miles (+3,961)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,338 miles
    Test number
    861104730082
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

  13. Pass141,377 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    141,377 miles
    Test number
    960539950242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail141,370 miles (+12)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,370 miles
    Test number
    990979555471
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working offside and nearside (1.2.1b)

  15. Fail141,358 miles (+4,263)8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,358 miles
    Test number
    178391539141
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  16. Pass137,095 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    137,095 miles
    Test number
    566427995018
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail137,075 miles (+3,536)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,075 miles
    Test number
    785720795075
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass133,539 miles (+10)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    133,539 miles
    Test number
    617257294061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  19. Fail133,529 miles (-4,702)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,529 miles
    Test number
    688334294061
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  20. Pass138,231 miles (+20,367)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    138,231 miles
    Test number
    106000383014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear tyres degrading

  21. Pass117,864 miles (+8,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    117,864 miles
    Test number
    817699682073
    • NoteFront tyres starting to perish

  22. Pass109,655 miles (+11,275)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    109,655 miles
    Test number
    837572801159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  23. Pass98,380 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    98,380 miles
    Test number
    733869590080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail98,120 miles (+8,127)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,120 miles
    Test number
    142019880090
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass89,993 miles (+8,805)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    89,993 miles
    Test number
    823028799017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,188 miles (+8,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    81,188 miles
    Test number
    634875998050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Pass72,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    72,550 miles
    Test number
    580051907160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  28. Fail72,550 miles (+8,061)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,550 miles
    Test number
    813231607160
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  29. Pass64,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    64,489 miles
    Test number
    121087296099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T174 HVV

Does T174 HVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T174 HVV is valid until 22 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T174 HVV?
The MOT on T174 HVV is valid until 22 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T174 HVV done?
T174 HVV was recorded at 156,998 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 4,740 miles a year.
Has T174 HVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T174 HVV has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T174 HVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T174 HVV find?
T174 HVV passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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