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Suzuki Vitara

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T42 TGFMOT history

T42 TGF is a green petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 101,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
101,385 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 TGF
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 TGF was last recorded at 101,385 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,231 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
154 miles
Average per year
3,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,385 miles
  • 2024 – 101,231 miles
  • 2023 – 100,457 miles
  • 2022 – 97,946 miles
  • 2021 – 93,883 miles
  • 2020 – 92,652 miles
  • 2018 – 83,263 miles
  • 2017 – 73,642 miles
  • 2016 – 71,534 miles
  • 2015 – 68,780 miles
  • 2014 – 65,791 miles
  • 2013 – 61,853 miles
  • 2012 – 57,888 miles
  • 2011 – 52,026 miles
  • 2010 – 44,232 miles
  • 2009 – 35,853 miles
  • 2008 – 35,004 miles
  • 2007 – 34,022 miles
  • 2006 – 33,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,385 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake discs slightly deteriorated
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft front & rear U/J worn
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion to inner wheel arch
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Corrosion to inner wheel arch
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Temporary fuel cap fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,385 miles (+154)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    101,385 miles
    Test number
    869865282886
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft front & rear U/J worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion to inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Corrosion to inner wheel arch
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  2. Pass101,231 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,231 miles
    Test number
    966894263634
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft rear U/J worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail101,208 miles (+751)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,208 miles
    Test number
    189976809410
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake pads worn, unable to full inspect due to poor access
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joints worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat belt hard to engage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose poorly secured
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Corrosion to metal brake pipe across rear axle
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joints slightly worn

  4. Pass100,457 miles (+2,511)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    100,457 miles
    Test number
    850554771602
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass97,946 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    97,946 miles
    Test number
    325130416106
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  6. Fail97,941 miles (+4,058)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,941 miles
    Test number
    252542119443
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion underneath o/s wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Underneath wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  7. Pass93,883 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,883 miles
    Test number
    242883490945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,652 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    92,652 miles
    Test number
    452876350095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail92,652 miles (+9,389)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,652 miles
    Test number
    331902183389
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded out of brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass83,263 miles (+9,621)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,263 miles
    Test number
    579271028009
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass73,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,642 miles
    Test number
    489370798483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,640 miles (+2,106)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,640 miles
    Test number
    152497075831
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass71,534 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,534 miles
    Test number
    455800488914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail71,520 miles (+2,740)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,520 miles
    Test number
    179647645250
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass68,780 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,780 miles
    Test number
    866799455197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,770 miles (+2,979)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,770 miles
    Test number
    819226955188
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass65,791 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,791 miles
    Test number
    475720674174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,787 miles (+3,934)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,787 miles
    Test number
    897439464129
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

  19. Pass61,853 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,853 miles
    Test number
    259855953445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,845 miles (+3,957)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,845 miles
    Test number
    406250853175
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass57,888 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,888 miles
    Test number
    178020572110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,789 miles (+5,763)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,789 miles
    Test number
    275806562191
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  23. Pass52,026 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,026 miles
    Test number
    296465071123
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  24. Fail52,024 miles (+7,792)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,024 miles
    Test number
    877024071174
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  25. Pass44,232 miles (+8,379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,232 miles
    Test number
    231087260162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass35,853 miles (+849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,853 miles
    Test number
    773917469108
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Pass35,004 miles (+982)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,004 miles
    Test number
    171905318300
    • NoteN/S/R fog light is loose in the bumper
    • NoteSunstrip removed to comply with MOT standards

  28. Pass34,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,022 miles
    Test number
    582632907305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail34,022 miles (+1,015)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,022 miles
    Test number
    941792507381
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass33,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,007 miles
    Test number
    231047716331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T42 TGF

Does T42 TGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T42 TGF is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T42 TGF?
The MOT on T42 TGF is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T42 TGF done?
T42 TGF was recorded at 101,385 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 3,470 miles a year.
Has T42 TGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 TGF has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T42 TGF 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 T42 TGF find?
T42 TGF passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake discs slightly deteriorated; front prop shaft front & rear u/j worn; nearside front corrosion to inner wheel arch, and 2 more.

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