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Suzuki Jimny

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc

T442 JCVMOT history

T442 JCV is a gold petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 81,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2026
Mileage
81,350 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T442 JCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T442 JCV was last recorded at 81,350 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 2,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,399 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,951 miles
Average per year
3,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,350 miles
  • 2025 – 78,399 miles
  • 2024 – 76,964 miles
  • 2023 – 74,858 miles
  • 2022 – 69,876 miles
  • 2021 – 65,258 miles
  • 2020 – 58,496 miles
  • 2019 – 51,414 miles
  • 2018 – 43,839 miles
  • 2017 – 34,091 miles
  • 2016 – 22,363 miles
  • 2015 – 21,831 miles
  • 2014 – 21,035 miles
  • 2013 – 20,133 miles
  • 2012 – 18,490 miles
  • 2011 – 17,398 miles
  • 2010 – 16,447 miles
  • 2009 – 15,425 miles
  • 2008 – 14,800 miles
  • 2007 – 13,586 miles
  • 2006 – 11,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail81,350 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Central 4 body mounts secure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOuter Sill covers fitted
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail81,350 miles (+2,951)3 dangerous4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,350 miles
    Test number
    837706052095
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Central 4 body mounts secure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass78,399 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    78,399 miles
    Test number
    490662632729
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail78,397 miles (+1,433)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,397 miles
    Test number
    620297317098
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass76,964 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    76,964 miles
    Test number
    687761527223
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail76,964 miles (+2,106)1 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,964 miles
    Test number
    567020742731
    • MajorOffside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass74,858 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,858 miles
    Test number
    499709026260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail74,856 miles (+4,980)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,856 miles
    Test number
    570288339267
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass69,876 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,876 miles
    Test number
    559788915555
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail69,874 miles (+4,616)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,874 miles
    Test number
    250248022160
    • DangerousProp shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,258 miles
    Test number
    401447895024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail65,258 miles (+6,762)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,258 miles
    Test number
    256403911421
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass58,496 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    58,496 miles
    Test number
    798240402208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail58,496 miles (+7,082)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,496 miles
    Test number
    398800264002
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass51,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    51,414 miles
    Test number
    643433960413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,413 miles (+7,574)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,413 miles
    Test number
    537772067468
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  16. Pass43,839 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,839 miles
    Test number
    799785074853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,646 miles (+9,555)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,646 miles
    Test number
    357196483853
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  18. Pass34,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    34,091 miles
    Test number
    190079805795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and slight leak of oil (2.2.B.1g)

  19. Fail34,091 miles (+11,728)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,091 miles
    Test number
    663832556233
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and slight leak of oil (2.2.B.1g)

  20. Pass22,363 miles (+532)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    22,363 miles
    Test number
    882148046577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  21. Fail21,831 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,831 miles
    Test number
    365784705115
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass21,831 miles (+796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    21,831 miles
    Test number
    538224305154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass21,035 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    21,035 miles
    Test number
    397295704127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,133 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    20,133 miles
    Test number
    757172613193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,490 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    18,490 miles
    Test number
    265247002400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,398 miles (+951)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,398 miles
    Test number
    216708701110
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteAdvise os front wiperblade splitting
    • NoteAll tyres perishing and cracking

  27. Pass16,447 miles (+1,022)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    16,447 miles
    Test number
    281980610409
    • NoteAll four tyres perishing

  28. Pass15,425 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    15,425 miles
    Test number
    363360519134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,800 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,800 miles
    Test number
    240546218185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass13,586 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    13,586 miles
    Test number
    771737817125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass11,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    11,893 miles
    Test number
    271043306118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail11,893 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,893 miles
    Test number
    983433506153
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about T442 JCV

Does T442 JCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T442 JCV expired on 11 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T442 JCV?
The MOT on T442 JCV expired on 11 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T442 JCV done?
T442 JCV was recorded at 81,350 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 3,435 miles a year.
Has T442 JCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T442 JCV has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T442 JCV 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 T442 JCV find?
T442 JCV failed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 3 dangerous defects, 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 13 more.

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