Suzuki Jimny
Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc
T496 JJVMOT history
T496 JJV is an orange petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,685 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 81,685 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,339 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T496 JJV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Jimny
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,298 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 2 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T496 JJV was last recorded at 81,685 miles on 6 Mar 2025, 803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Mar 2010: 50,712 miles, lower than 119,184 miles on 27 Mar 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 80,882 miles · 18 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 803 miles
- Average per year
- 2,339 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 81,685 miles
- 2023 – 80,882 miles
- 2021 – 80,130 miles
- 2019 – 78,571 miles
- 2018 – 76,875 miles
- 2017 – 75,072 miles
- 2016 – 73,608 miles
- 2015 – 69,012 miles
- 2014 – 62,201 miles
- 2013 – 59,603 miles
- 2012 – 56,669 miles
- 2011 – 53,871 miles
- 2010 – 50,712 miles
- 2009 – 119,184 miles
- 2008 – 44,410 miles
- 2007 – 39,595 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,685 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 8 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,685 miles (+803)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 81,685 miles
- Test number
- 348931924108
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,882 miles (+752)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 80,882 miles
- Test number
- 284657418708
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body under sealed
Pass80,130 miles (+1,559)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 80,130 miles
- Test number
- 445701467125
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body heavily under-sealed incl. brake pipes
- AdvisoryRear indicators slightly discoloured
Pass78,571 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 78,571 miles
- Test number
- 594861607208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,571 miles (+1)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,571 miles
- Test number
- 708547045808
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fail78,570 miles (+1,695)4 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,570 miles
- Test number
- 163261099755
- DangerousNearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mounting (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mounting (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mounting (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mounting (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg not adequetly repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass76,875 miles (+1,803)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 76,875 miles
- Test number
- 839909528672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,072 miles (+1,464)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 75,072 miles
- Test number
- 931480762477
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion Body mounting. (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both. (3.6.B.2c)
Pass73,608 miles (+4,596)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 73,608 miles
- Test number
- 367132909479
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
Pass69,012 miles (+103)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 69,012 miles
- Test number
- 497574465045
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront exhaust corroded
Fail68,909 miles (+6,708)2 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,909 miles
- Test number
- 346479955026
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront exhaust corroded
Pass62,201 miles (+2,598)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 62,201 miles
- Test number
- 169073364043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,603 miles (+2,934)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 59,603 miles
- Test number
- 459574573072
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOffside wiper blade split
Pass56,669 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 56,669 miles
- Test number
- 959335672049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,667 miles (+2,796)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,667 miles
- Test number
- 658074072016
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass53,871 miles (+3,159)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 53,871 miles
- Test number
- 706758661024
- 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)
- NoteSlight freeplay in offside front king pin bearings
Pass50,712 miles (-68,472)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 50,712 miles
- Test number
- 220225870044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,184 miles (+74,774)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 119,184 miles
- Test number
- 692836089089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,410 miles (+4,815)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 44,410 miles
- Test number
- 122303268083
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNear side front tyre wall starting to perrish, also slight wear on outer edge
Pass39,595 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 39,595 miles
- Test number
- 213217167006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T496 JJV
- Does T496 JJV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T496 JJV expired on 5 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T496 JJV?
- The MOT on T496 JJV expired on 5 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T496 JJV done?
- T496 JJV was recorded at 81,685 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2025, an average of 2,339 miles a year.
- Has T496 JJV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T496 JJV has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2019.
- Has the mileage on T496 JJV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T496 JJV find?
- T496 JJV passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box, and 5 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.