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Suzuki Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T247 JKYMOT history

T247 JKY is a blue petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 129,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,586 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T247 JKY
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
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T247 JKY was last recorded at 129,586 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 2,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,477 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,109 miles
Average per year
4,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,586 miles
  • 2025 – 127,477 miles
  • 2024 – 122,717 miles
  • 2021 – 114,821 miles
  • 2020 – 111,650 miles
  • 2019 – 106,353 miles
  • 2018 – 101,618 miles
  • 2017 – 97,483 miles
  • 2016 – 92,837 miles
  • 2015 – 88,252 miles
  • 2014 – 84,072 miles
  • 2013 – 80,775 miles
  • 2012 – 76,014 miles
  • 2011 – 70,539 miles
  • 2010 – 64,253 miles
  • 2009 – 58,280 miles
  • 2008 – 51,991 miles
  • 2007 – 47,121 miles
  • 2006 – 45,297 miles
  • 2005 – 40,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,586 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCorrsion on underside

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2012

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front inner wing around body mounting badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,586 miles (+2,109)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,586 miles
    Test number
    444183497774
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrsion on underside

  2. Pass127,477 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,477 miles
    Test number
    634267052160
    • AdvisoryRear underbody repairs covered in sealer

  3. Fail127,476 miles (+4,759)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,476 miles
    Test number
    460960823239
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,717 miles (+7,896)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,717 miles
    Test number
    318665096127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFlakey underside
    • AdvisoryRepairs undersealed

  5. Pass114,821 miles (+3,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,821 miles
    Test number
    678931664031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on both near side and off side rear body mounts

  6. Pass111,650 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,650 miles
    Test number
    924385790618
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail111,643 miles (+5,290)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,643 miles
    Test number
    731606691988
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,353 miles (+4,735)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,353 miles
    Test number
    174674254161
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,618 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,618 miles
    Test number
    118858478231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,483 miles (+4,646)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,483 miles
    Test number
    544022954487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing badly corroded near front body mounting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front inner wing badly corroded near body mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pad and clutch pedal pads worn

  11. Pass92,837 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,837 miles
    Test number
    685072751375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing around body mounting badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished on sidewalls

  12. Fail92,837 miles (+4,585)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,837 miles
    Test number
    198833677240
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing around body mounting badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished on sidewalls

  13. Pass88,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,252 miles
    Test number
    746988615167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,252 miles (+4,180)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,252 miles
    Test number
    647664215146
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  15. Pass84,072 miles (+3,297)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,072 miles
    Test number
    178669494444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake backplates corroded

  16. Pass80,775 miles (+4,761)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,775 miles
    Test number
    307274913132
    • NoteSlight corrosion to battery houseing but still ok

  17. Pass76,014 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    76,014 miles
    Test number
    859917112131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail76,010 miles (+5,471)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,010 miles
    Test number
    245747702181
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass70,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,539 miles
    Test number
    108791711131
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail70,539 miles (+6,286)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,539 miles
    Test number
    699801711105
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass64,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,253 miles
    Test number
    143651310114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,253 miles (+5,973)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,253 miles
    Test number
    561551910195
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass58,280 miles (+6,289)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,280 miles
    Test number
    933944119100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,991 miles (+4,870)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,991 miles
    Test number
    741271528117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,121 miles
    Test number
    901599427161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,121 miles (+1,824)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,121 miles
    Test number
    551689727176
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass45,297 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,297 miles
    Test number
    264004646424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    40,828 miles
    Test number
    843153895253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail40,828 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,828 miles
    Test number
    491953195284
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T247 JKY

Does T247 JKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T247 JKY is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T247 JKY?
The MOT on T247 JKY is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T247 JKY done?
T247 JKY was recorded at 129,586 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 4,347 miles a year.
Has T247 JKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T247 JKY has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T247 JKY 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 T247 JKY find?
T247 JKY passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; corrsion on underside.

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