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Suzuki Vitara

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T265 BBYMOT history

T265 BBY is a green petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 53,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
53,576 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T265 BBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T265 BBY was last recorded at 53,576 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,573 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,576 miles
  • 2021 – 50,976 miles
  • 2020 – 50,858 miles
  • 2019 – 50,825 miles
  • 2012 – 50,220 miles
  • 2011 – 48,066 miles
  • 2010 – 46,247 miles
  • 2009 – 45,362 miles
  • 2008 – 40,907 miles
  • 2007 – 35,839 miles
  • 2006 – 30,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,576 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,576 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    53,576 miles
    Test number
    118108921382
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail53,573 miles (+1,141)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,573 miles
    Test number
    703962101735
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass52,432 miles (+1,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    52,432 miles
    Test number
    458050263704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass50,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,976 miles
    Test number
    862803555185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail50,976 miles (+118)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,976 miles
    Test number
    409321674611
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

  6. Pass50,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,858 miles
    Test number
    849008104547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,858 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,858 miles
    Test number
    538746807239
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  8. Fail50,858 miles (+33)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,858 miles
    Test number
    769565250298
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass50,825 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    50,825 miles
    Test number
    101838027875
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail50,808 miles (+588)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,808 miles
    Test number
    595982361974
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake performance not tested LOCKED ON (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding LOCK UP (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass50,220 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,220 miles
    Test number
    666388752296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail50,220 miles (+2,154)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,220 miles
    Test number
    396037752475
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass48,066 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,066 miles
    Test number
    479709551285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,247 miles (+885)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,247 miles
    Test number
    183043550287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s/f/tyre is slighty wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass45,362 miles (+4,455)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,362 miles
    Test number
    763171959239
    • NoteNear and offside front tyres wearing inside edges;

  16. Pass40,907 miles (+5,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,907 miles
    Test number
    162952698172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass35,839 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,839 miles
    Test number
    273544607493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,729 miles (+5,543)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,729 miles
    Test number
    851075797043
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass30,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,186 miles
    Test number
    173068016145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,186 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,186 miles
    Test number
    674988816175
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteO/s spot light not working

Questions about T265 BBY

Does T265 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T265 BBY is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T265 BBY?
The MOT on T265 BBY is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T265 BBY done?
T265 BBY was recorded at 53,576 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 1,192 miles a year.
Has T265 BBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T265 BBY has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T265 BBY 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 T265 BBY find?
T265 BBY passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 1 more.

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