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Suzuki Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T257 KAPMOT history

T257 KAP is a blue petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2025
Mileage
430 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T257 KAP
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
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T257 KAP was last recorded at 430 miles on 12 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Dec 2022: 80,356 miles, lower than 89,356 miles on 2 Dec 2020.
  • 12 Jun 2024: 430 miles, lower than 80,356 miles on 19 Dec 2022.

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
80,356 miles · 19 Dec 2022

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 430 miles
  • 2022 – 80,356 miles
  • 2020 – 89,356 miles
  • 2018 – 89,356 miles
  • 2017 – 80,356 miles
  • 2016 – 80,339 miles
  • 2015 – 71,129 miles
  • 2014 – 62,136 miles
  • 2013 – 62,038 miles
  • 2012 – 61,982 miles
  • 2011 – 56,679 miles
  • 2010 – 48,935 miles
  • 2009 – 48,450 miles
  • 2008 – 47,739 miles
  • 2007 – 46,201 miles
  • 2006 – 43,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass430 miles
  • AdvisorySteering box has a minor oil leak

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)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass430 miles (-79,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    430 miles
    Test number
    143050080115
    • AdvisorySteering box has a minor oil leak

  2. Pass80,356 miles (-9,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,356 miles
    Test number
    924928691897
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass89,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,356 miles
    Test number
    377550095461
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass89,356 miles (+9,000)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    89,356 miles
    Test number
    416922359528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,356 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,356 miles
    Test number
    620187031563
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

  6. Pass80,339 miles (+9,210)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,339 miles
    Test number
    257859036652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,129 miles (+400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,129 miles
    Test number
    607942395083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Fail70,729 miles (+8,593)2 dangerous13 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,729 miles
    Test number
    137928875455
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass62,136 miles (+98)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,136 miles
    Test number
    779388984032
    • NoteSlight juddering on front & rear brakes

  10. Pass62,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,038 miles
    Test number
    787787683067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,038 miles (+56)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,038 miles
    Test number
    367076583089
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass61,982 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,982 miles
    Test number
    397777542179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  13. Fail61,982 miles (+5,303)9 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,982 miles
    Test number
    278203942162
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded
    • NoteSlight low effort offside rear parking brake

  14. Pass56,679 miles7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,679 miles
    Test number
    258990541199
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear and offside front tyres all badly perished and splitting, no ply or cords visible in the splits and cracks.
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted and corroded
    • NoteMost steering and suspension components corroded, not to excess

  15. Fail56,679 miles (+7,744)1 failure7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,679 miles
    Test number
    628720141124
    • FailureOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear and offside front tyres all badly perished and splitting, no ply or cords visible in the splits and cracks.
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted and corroded
    • NoteMost steering and suspension components corroded, not to excess

  16. Pass48,935 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,935 miles
    Test number
    662974830115
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront regplate cracked
    • NoteFront tyres outer side wall perrished

  17. Fail48,931 miles (+481)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,931 miles
    Test number
    113517710136
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front Tyres Cracking On Outer Edges
    • NoteFront Reg Plate Cracked

  18. Pass48,450 miles (+3)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,450 miles
    Test number
    183941699448
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking + wearing outside edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking
    • NoteOther brake pipes poor condition
    • NoteRear offside tyre wall poor condition

  19. Fail48,447 miles (+708)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,447 miles
    Test number
    522519989093
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking + wearing outside edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking
    • NoteOther brake pipes poor condition
    • NoteRear offside tyre wall poor condition

  20. Pass47,739 miles (+15)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,739 miles
    Test number
    840073328133
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteO/s/r o/s/f n/s/f tyres cracking

  21. Fail47,724 miles (+1,523)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,724 miles
    Test number
    253529518163
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteO/s/r o/s/f n/s/f tyres cracking

  22. Pass46,201 miles (+2,323)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,201 miles
    Test number
    961497717171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre cracking in the wall

  23. Fail43,878 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,878 miles
    Test number
    203042926433
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • NoteBattery box corroded
    • NoteBattery insecure

  24. Pass43,878 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,878 miles
    Test number
    370702026199
    • NoteBattery box corroded
    • NoteBattery insecure

Questions about T257 KAP

Does T257 KAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T257 KAP expired on 11 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T257 KAP?
The MOT on T257 KAP expired on 11 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T257 KAP done?
T257 KAP was recorded at 430 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2024.
Has T257 KAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T257 KAP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on T257 KAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 Dec 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T257 KAP find?
T257 KAP passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: steering box has a minor oil leak.

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