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Toyota HI-ACE

Turquoise · Diesel · 1999 · 2,446 cc

T496 SUTMOT history

T496 SUT is a turquoise diesel Toyota HI-ACE first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 160,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2026
Mileage
160,404 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T496 SUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
HI-ACE
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,446 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2026
Latest MOT test
7 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T496 SUT was last recorded at 160,404 miles on 7 May 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,394 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,404 miles
  • 2024 – 159,843 miles
  • 2023 – 158,756 miles
  • 2022 – 157,034 miles
  • 2020 – 155,454 miles
  • 2019 – 151,331 miles
  • 2018 – 149,940 miles
  • 2017 – 149,213 miles
  • 2016 – 145,928 miles
  • 2015 – 143,233 miles
  • 2014 – 141,611 miles
  • 2013 – 140,721 miles
  • 2012 – 137,653 miles
  • 2011 – 136,613 miles
  • 2010 – 127,014 miles
  • 2008 – 109,347 miles
  • 2007 – 97,641 miles
  • 2006 – 89,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,404 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components & vehicle underside have some corrosion on them

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.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,404 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    160,404 miles
    Test number
    645685106227
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components & vehicle underside have some corrosion on them

  2. Fail160,394 miles (+551)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,394 miles
    Test number
    432589173387
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside chassis outrigger corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside chassis outrigger corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components are corroded

  3. Pass159,843 miles (+1,087)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    159,843 miles
    Test number
    151593270188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis outrigger badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis outrigger heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    158,756 miles
    Test number
    398146747838
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded, but not excessively

  5. Fail158,756 miles (+1,722)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,756 miles
    Test number
    953593324098
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded, but not excessively

  6. Pass157,034 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    157,034 miles
    Test number
    743466111386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail157,034 miles (+1,580)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,034 miles
    Test number
    496802115493
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass155,454 miles (+4,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    155,454 miles
    Test number
    703333764631
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass151,331 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,331 miles
    Test number
    814050345848
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  10. Fail151,320 miles (+1,380)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,320 miles
    Test number
    437543206325
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  11. Pass149,940 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    149,940 miles
    Test number
    577439036927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass149,213 miles (+3,285)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    149,213 miles
    Test number
    537338061989
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass145,928 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    145,928 miles
    Test number
    419010470284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass143,233 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    143,233 miles
    Test number
    937476985077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass141,611 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    141,611 miles
    Test number
    155289774480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass140,721 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    140,721 miles
    Test number
    575749783052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail140,685 miles (+3,032)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,685 miles
    Test number
    626942283044
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass137,653 miles (+1,040)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    137,653 miles
    Test number
    436747272011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake check

  19. Fail136,613 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,613 miles
    Test number
    188909381450
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass136,613 miles (+9,599)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    136,613 miles
    Test number
    508939781082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass127,014 miles (+17,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    127,014 miles
    Test number
    302647220075
    • 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)

  22. Pass109,347 miles (+11,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    109,347 miles
    Test number
    911232968221
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass97,641 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    97,641 miles
    Test number
    971064267226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail97,592 miles (+8,589)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,592 miles
    Test number
    641403567213
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass89,003 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    89,003 miles
    Test number
    522884286250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail88,870 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,870 miles
    Test number
    661018176271
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T496 SUT

Does T496 SUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T496 SUT expired on 6 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T496 SUT?
The MOT on T496 SUT expired on 6 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T496 SUT done?
T496 SUT was recorded at 160,404 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 3,849 miles a year.
Has T496 SUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T496 SUT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T496 SUT 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 T496 SUT find?
T496 SUT passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, and 2 more.

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