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Suzuki Jimny

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc

T257 TGPMOT history

T257 TGP is a green petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
136,882 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T257 TGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T257 TGP was last recorded at 136,882 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Dec 2017: 128,000 miles, lower than 128,083 miles on 14 Oct 2016.

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
136,876 miles · 8 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,882 miles
  • 2024 – 136,876 miles
  • 2022 – 134,296 miles
  • 2021 – 128,701 miles
  • 2020 – 128,521 miles
  • 2017 – 128,000 miles
  • 2016 – 128,083 miles
  • 2015 – 119,473 miles
  • 2014 – 114,610 miles
  • 2013 – 109,438 miles
  • 2012 – 98,688 miles
  • 2010 – 78,747 miles
  • 2009 – 67,922 miles
  • 2008 – 58,417 miles
  • 2007 – 48,760 miles
  • 2006 – 40,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,882 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smery (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Fuel pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,882 miles (+6)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,882 miles
    Test number
    412111789217
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smery (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass136,876 miles (+2,580)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    136,876 miles
    Test number
    694383218220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt frayed

  3. Pass134,296 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    134,296 miles
    Test number
    842152582384
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  4. Fail134,295 miles (+5,594)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,295 miles
    Test number
    297444392242
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  5. Pass128,701 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    128,701 miles
    Test number
    203498915953
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail128,699 miles (+178)1 dangerous13 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,699 miles
    Test number
    771888004557
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis/body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch/body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracked on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis/body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch/body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,521 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,521 miles
    Test number
    893602035082
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL 4 TYRES PERISHED
    • AdvisoryALL SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE SLIGHTLY PERISHED
    • AdvisoryCORROSION TO THE UNDER SIDE
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST HAS A BAD TEMP REPAIR
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryREAR SEATS MISSING

  8. Fail128,521 miles (+521)3 repaired1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,521 miles
    Test number
    531751213088
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL 4 TYRES PERISHED
    • AdvisoryALL SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE SLIGHTLY PERISHED
    • AdvisoryCORROSION TO THE UNDER SIDE
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST HAS A BAD TEMP REPAIR
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryREAR SEATS MISSING

  9. Pass128,000 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    128,000 miles
    Test number
    364137221409
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill cooroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats or seat belts fitted

  10. Fail128,000 miles (-83)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,000 miles
    Test number
    942708930495
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested bad missfire (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill cooroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear floor pan corroded

  11. Fail128,083 miles (+8,610)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,083 miles
    Test number
    768892286846
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear body mounting area (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear body mounting area (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by rear trailing arm front mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass119,473 miles (+187)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,473 miles
    Test number
    256809735100
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail119,286 miles (+4,676)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,286 miles
    Test number
    495131835104
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass114,610 miles (+5,172)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    114,610 miles
    Test number
    518342034169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,438 miles (+10,750)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    109,438 miles
    Test number
    418307123142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,688 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    98,688 miles
    Test number
    568556332122
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split

  17. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    358611132105
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass78,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,747 miles
    Test number
    103937150205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,747 miles (+10,825)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,747 miles
    Test number
    293777950216
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  20. Pass67,922 miles (+9,505)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,922 miles
    Test number
    304979879460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,417 miles (+2,282)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,417 miles
    Test number
    921902388202
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe slightly corroded

  22. Pass56,135 miles (+7,375)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,135 miles
    Test number
    401424058068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,760 miles (+8,273)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,760 miles
    Test number
    844088347020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,487 miles
    Test number
    472186956044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T257 TGP

Does T257 TGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T257 TGP is valid until 22 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T257 TGP?
The MOT on T257 TGP 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 T257 TGP done?
T257 TGP was recorded at 136,882 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 4,904 miles a year.
Has T257 TGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T257 TGP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T257 TGP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Dec 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T257 TGP find?
T257 TGP passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective smery; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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