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Suzuki Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T425 EFJMOT history

T425 EFJ is a blue petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 58,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
58,999 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T425 EFJ
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
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T425 EFJ was last recorded at 58,999 miles on 4 Mar 2022, 2,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Feb 2007: 40 miles, lower than 36,476 miles on 10 Feb 2006.
  • 24 Jan 2011: 9,842 miles, lower than 100,722 miles on 3 Feb 2010.

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
56,658 miles · 2 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,341 miles
Average per year
1,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 58,999 miles
  • 2021 – 56,658 miles
  • 2020 – 51,296 miles
  • 2019 – 44,722 miles
  • 2018 – 39,697 miles
  • 2017 – 35,526 miles
  • 2016 – 30,712 miles
  • 2015 – 25,225 miles
  • 2014 – 21,383 miles
  • 2013 – 16,551 miles
  • 2012 – 13,185 miles
  • 2011 – 9,842 miles
  • 2010 – 100,722 miles
  • 2009 – 4,865 miles
  • 2008 – 2,820 miles
  • 2007 – 40 miles
  • 2006 – 36,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,999 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,999 miles (+2,341)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,999 miles
    Test number
    692517987813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass56,658 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,658 miles
    Test number
    889679721205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail56,656 miles (+5,360)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,656 miles
    Test number
    377817408827
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,296 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    313706342849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front wheel arch corrosion outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corrosion outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail51,296 miles (+6,574)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    194672299599
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure silencer and tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front wheel arch corrosion outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corrosion outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass44,722 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    44,722 miles
    Test number
    280760565683
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches have slight corrosion, not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail44,719 miles (+5,022)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,719 miles
    Test number
    412060283365
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underside of floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches have slight corrosion, not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass39,697 miles (+4,171)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    39,697 miles
    Test number
    596413123183
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

  9. Pass35,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    35,526 miles
    Test number
    863495780538
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak around rocker cover area

  10. Fail35,526 miles (+4,814)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,526 miles
    Test number
    940777438904
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak around rocker cover area

  11. Pass30,712 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,712 miles
    Test number
    962692016382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail30,712 miles (+5,487)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,712 miles
    Test number
    205804132470
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass25,225 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    25,225 miles
    Test number
    488380745043
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail25,225 miles (+3,842)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,225 miles
    Test number
    769550845054
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass21,383 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    21,383 miles
    Test number
    108877034060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are slightly cracking
    • NoteClutch cable fixing is cracked

  16. Fail21,383 miles (+4,832)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,383 miles
    Test number
    186707934083
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are slightly cracking
    • NoteClutch cable fixing is cracked

  17. Pass16,551 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    16,551 miles
    Test number
    559587833058
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteClutch cable fixing to body insecure

  18. Fail16,551 miles (+3,366)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,551 miles
    Test number
    679017933049
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteClutch cable fixing to body insecure

  19. Pass13,185 miles (+3,343)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    13,185 miles
    Test number
    266967632054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  20. Fail9,842 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,842 miles
    Test number
    185954321488
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front brake slight bind recommend investigation

  21. Pass9,842 miles (-90,880)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    9,842 miles
    Test number
    209814521040
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front brake slight bind recommend investigation

  22. Pass100,722 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    100,722 miles
    Test number
    863034130080
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Fail100,722 miles (+95,857)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,722 miles
    Test number
    131304530420
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass4,865 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    4,865 miles
    Test number
    460233739096
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracking and has nail

  25. Fail4,865 miles (+2,045)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,865 miles
    Test number
    473383039095
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracking and has nail

  26. Pass2,820 miles (+2,780)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    2,820 miles
    Test number
    114925738486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres cracking
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  27. Pass40 miles (-36,436)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40 miles
    Test number
    471046337021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,476 miles
    Test number
    621821246091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T425 EFJ

Does T425 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T425 EFJ expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T425 EFJ?
The MOT on T425 EFJ expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T425 EFJ done?
T425 EFJ was recorded at 58,999 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2022, an average of 1,402 miles a year.
Has T425 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T425 EFJ has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T425 EFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T425 EFJ find?
T425 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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