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Suzuki Vitara

Green and Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T331 ARUMOT history

T331 ARU is a green and silver petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2025
Mileage
170,947 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T331 ARU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Green and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T331 ARU was last recorded at 170,947 miles on 7 Feb 2024, 364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,583 miles · 29 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
364 miles
Average per year
5,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,947 miles
  • 2022 – 170,583 miles
  • 2021 – 170,246 miles
  • 2020 – 167,791 miles
  • 2019 – 162,539 miles
  • 2018 – 157,449 miles
  • 2017 – 152,832 miles
  • 2016 – 148,282 miles
  • 2015 – 144,333 miles
  • 2014 – 137,904 miles
  • 2013 – 131,780 miles
  • 2012 – 126,003 miles
  • 2011 – 120,805 miles
  • 2010 – 113,420 miles
  • 2009 – 105,375 miles
  • 2008 – 98,781 miles
  • 2007 – 88,667 miles
  • 2006 – 79,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,947 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • General component corrosion.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,947 miles (+364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    170,947 miles
    Test number
    887514085468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass170,583 miles (+337)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    170,583 miles
    Test number
    802627779860
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,246 miles (+2,455)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    170,246 miles
    Test number
    124292878643
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

  4. Pass167,791 miles (+295)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    167,791 miles
    Test number
    570832460715
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail167,496 miles (+4,957)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,496 miles
    Test number
    648236719530
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass162,539 miles (+5,090)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    162,539 miles
    Test number
    250318477085
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lateral movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass157,449 miles (+4,617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    157,449 miles
    Test number
    359847134855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass152,832 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    152,832 miles
    Test number
    141866080008
    • AdvisoryAll Tyres are deteriorating/perishing and worn on shoulders.
    • AdvisoryGeneral component corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail152,832 miles (+4,550)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,832 miles
    Test number
    436436892966
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll Tyres are deteriorating/perishing and worn on shoulders.
    • AdvisoryGeneral component corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass148,282 miles (+3,949)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    148,282 miles
    Test number
    698544093727
    • AdvisoryBoth front and offside rear tyre is deteriorating/perishing slightly.
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are wearing low at shoulders.
    • AdvisoryGeneral component corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

  11. Pass144,333 miles (+6,429)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    144,333 miles
    Test number
    690622645581
    • AdvisoryGeneral component corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses have corrosion to the ferrules and are deteriorating

  12. Pass137,904 miles (+6,124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    137,904 miles
    Test number
    465250444253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass131,780 miles (+121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    131,780 miles
    Test number
    536752763239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Fail131,659 miles (+5,656)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,659 miles
    Test number
    168454353229
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass126,003 miles (+374)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    126,003 miles
    Test number
    308510172201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteBattery insecure.
    • NoteNearside Rear Tyre deteriorating

  16. Fail125,629 miles (+4,824)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,629 miles
    Test number
    127849642294
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteBattery insecure.

  17. Pass120,805 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    120,805 miles
    Test number
    989170271220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  18. Fail120,804 miles (+7,384)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,804 miles
    Test number
    726080471270
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Fail113,420 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,420 miles
    Test number
    302309040254
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass113,420 miles (+8,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    113,420 miles
    Test number
    442649940275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass105,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    105,375 miles
    Test number
    300137149426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail105,375 miles (+6,594)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,375 miles
    Test number
    502385149209
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  23. Pass98,781 miles (+10,114)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    98,781 miles
    Test number
    812350478208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass88,667 miles (+9,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    88,667 miles
    Test number
    903611587066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass79,613 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    79,613 miles
    Test number
    784717176000
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T331 ARU

Does T331 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T331 ARU expired on 6 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T331 ARU?
The MOT on T331 ARU expired on 6 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T331 ARU done?
T331 ARU was recorded at 170,947 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2024, an average of 5,105 miles a year.
Has T331 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T331 ARU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T331 ARU 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 T331 ARU find?
T331 ARU passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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