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Suzuki Vitara

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T183 DBWMOT history

T183 DBW is a black petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 27 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2024
Mileage
138,131 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T183 DBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T183 DBW was last recorded at 138,131 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 3,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,641 miles · 8 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,490 miles
Average per year
3,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,131 miles
  • 2023 – 134,641 miles
  • 2022 – 133,880 miles
  • 2021 – 133,800 miles
  • 2019 – 132,012 miles
  • 2018 – 130,421 miles
  • 2017 – 127,871 miles
  • 2015 – 125,360 miles
  • 2014 – 123,065 miles
  • 2013 – 111,785 miles
  • 2012 – 105,729 miles
  • 2011 – 98,054 miles
  • 2010 – 97,571 miles
  • 2009 – 96,220 miles
  • 2008 – 85,794 miles
  • 2007 – 80,170 miles
  • 2006 – 72,837 miles
  • 2005 – 64,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,131 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2008

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2010

  • Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,131 miles (+3,490)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,131 miles
    Test number
    484182131149
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,641 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,641 miles
    Test number
    588948917065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,880 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,880 miles
    Test number
    250871530445
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail133,880 miles (+80)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,880 miles
    Test number
    180319618001
    • Repaired at testRear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail133,800 miles (+1,788)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,800 miles
    Test number
    205730758605
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass132,012 miles (+1,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,012 miles
    Test number
    309126930885
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass130,421 miles (+2,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    130,421 miles
    Test number
    965946450758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass127,871 miles (+2,511)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    127,871 miles
    Test number
    705088694003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,360 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    125,360 miles
    Test number
    364201795414
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wing covered over
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat and seat belt missing
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sill's (2.4.A.3)

  10. Fail125,353 miles (+2,288)10 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,353 miles
    Test number
    603631845253
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sill's (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass123,065 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    123,065 miles
    Test number
    836742334273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail123,058 miles (+11,273)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,058 miles
    Test number
    268491634205
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass111,785 miles (+6,056)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    111,785 miles
    Test number
    109750493176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting broken away from tailpipe.

  14. Pass105,729 miles (+7,675)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    105,729 miles
    Test number
    258925102220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,054 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    98,054 miles
    Test number
    276859691496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,571 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    97,571 miles
    Test number
    760618500296
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroding and worn

  17. Fail97,568 miles (+56)8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,568 miles
    Test number
    550715990120
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroding and worn

  18. Fail97,512 miles (+1,292)11 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,512 miles
    Test number
    772702780158
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSuspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteFront brake disc's in poor condition
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  19. Pass96,220 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    96,220 miles
    Test number
    652834389196
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail96,211 miles (+10,417)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,211 miles
    Test number
    122774379123
    • FailureFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass85,794 miles (+5,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    85,794 miles
    Test number
    694105358151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass80,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    80,170 miles
    Test number
    803909957190
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail80,170 miles (+7,333)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,170 miles
    Test number
    944969057140
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass72,837 miles (+8,822)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    72,837 miles
    Test number
    141662456124
    • NoteN/s o/s front brake hoses slighlty perished
    • NoteN/s rear brake effort slightly lower

  25. Pass64,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    64,015 miles
    Test number
    441261575199
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail64,015 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,015 miles
    Test number
    320105265174
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T183 DBW

Does T183 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T183 DBW expired on 7 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T183 DBW?
The MOT on T183 DBW expired on 7 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T183 DBW done?
T183 DBW was recorded at 138,131 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 3,761 miles a year.
Has T183 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T183 DBW has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T183 DBW 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 T183 DBW find?
T183 DBW failed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 5 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside front cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; offside front cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting, and 10 more.

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