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Suzuki Vitara

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T470 SKGMOT history

T470 SKG is a black petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
114,068 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T470 SKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T470 SKG was last recorded at 114,068 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,059 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,068 miles
  • 2024 – 114,059 miles
  • 2023 – 112,225 miles
  • 2016 – 112,200 miles
  • 2014 – 109,383 miles
  • 2013 – 102,753 miles
  • 2012 – 95,858 miles
  • 2011 – 89,206 miles
  • 2010 – 82,619 miles
  • 2009 – 73,896 miles
  • 2008 – 61,030 miles
  • 2007 – 47,721 miles
  • 2006 – 36,715 miles
  • 2005 – 26,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,068 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside/all suspensionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Several welding repairs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,068 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    114,068 miles
    Test number
    261318566574
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside/all suspension

  2. Fail114,059 miles (+1,834)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,059 miles
    Test number
    198995510041
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside/ all suspension

  3. Pass112,225 miles (+7)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,225 miles
    Test number
    455876385678
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside/all suspension
    • AdvisorySeveral welding repairs

  4. Fail112,218 miles (+18)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,218 miles
    Test number
    898307165786
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rear centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged loose (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside/all suspension
    • AdvisorySeveral welding repairs

  5. Fail112,200 miles (+2,817)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,200 miles
    Test number
    329373679780
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel area (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear floor panel (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel area (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated slight play in seat belt stalk (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhausts system badly corroded at joint, hanger broken exhaust still supported

  6. Pass109,383 miles (+85)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    109,383 miles
    Test number
    516639304261
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front floor pan holed by corrosion

  7. Fail109,298 miles (+6,545)6 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,298 miles
    Test number
    455376604251
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front floor pan holed by corrosion

  8. Pass102,753 miles (+6,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    102,753 miles
    Test number
    218110813269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass95,858 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    95,858 miles
    Test number
    745116802291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight perishing nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSome play in steering mechanism

  10. Fail95,858 miles (+6,652)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,858 miles
    Test number
    946276102234
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight perishing nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSome play in steering mechanism

  11. Pass89,206 miles (+6,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,206 miles
    Test number
    217016101218
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass82,619 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,619 miles
    Test number
    793477100280
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  13. Fail82,619 miles (+8,723)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,619 miles
    Test number
    612292700290
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  14. Pass73,896 miles (+201)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,896 miles
    Test number
    410658899134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteSlight bind offside rear brake
    • NoteSome inbalance on rear brakes

  15. Fail73,695 miles (+12,665)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,695 miles
    Test number
    744721699135
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteSlight bind offside rear brake

  16. Pass61,030 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    61,030 miles
    Test number
    811380308295
    • NoteBattery insecure

  17. Fail61,010 miles (+13,289)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,010 miles
    Test number
    223268798434
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  18. Pass47,721 miles (+11,006)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,721 miles
    Test number
    931834107242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,715 miles (+10,224)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,715 miles
    Test number
    224953096134
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteSlight bind from offside rear brake

  20. Pass26,491 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    26,491 miles
    Test number
    612412675150
    • NoteFront brake pads are getting low.
    • NoteOil leak from oil filter seal.

Questions about T470 SKG

Does T470 SKG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T470 SKG expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T470 SKG?
The MOT on T470 SKG expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T470 SKG done?
T470 SKG was recorded at 114,068 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 4,449 miles a year.
Has T470 SKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T470 SKG has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T470 SKG 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 T470 SKG find?
T470 SKG passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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