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Suzuki Vitara

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T525 ABVMOT history

T525 ABV is a black petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2025
Mileage
78,280 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T525 ABV
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
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T525 ABV was last recorded at 78,280 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,320 miles · 17 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
960 miles
Average per year
2,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,280 miles
  • 2023 – 77,320 miles
  • 2022 – 77,138 miles
  • 2021 – 76,651 miles
  • 2019 – 73,858 miles
  • 2018 – 70,557 miles
  • 2017 – 69,827 miles
  • 2016 – 66,559 miles
  • 2015 – 63,998 miles
  • 2014 – 60,907 miles
  • 2013 – 59,324 miles
  • 2012 – 57,017 miles
  • 2011 – 52,782 miles
  • 2010 – 48,830 miles
  • 2009 – 44,918 miles
  • 2008 – 40,565 miles
  • 2007 – 35,696 miles
  • 2006 – 31,651 miles
  • 2005 – 26,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,280 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front driveshaft insecure

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,280 miles (+960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,280 miles
    Test number
    658416714316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driveshaft insecure

  2. Pass77,320 miles (+182)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,320 miles
    Test number
    592860982878
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to near side rear light unit
    • AdvisoryRear seats missing

  3. Pass77,138 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,138 miles
    Test number
    102047029845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,651 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,651 miles
    Test number
    312477746304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail76,633 miles (+2,775)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,633 miles
    Test number
    508340087166
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury roadwheel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury roadwheel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury roadwheel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury roadwheel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,858 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,858 miles
    Test number
    455357146822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,557 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,557 miles
    Test number
    153985638194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,827 miles (+3,268)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    608333933196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,559 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,559 miles
    Test number
    140813790946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,998 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,998 miles
    Test number
    737157425278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,907 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,907 miles
    Test number
    458717824200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,324 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,324 miles
    Test number
    597855933217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    57,017 miles
    Test number
    736734532235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,017 miles (+4,235)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,017 miles
    Test number
    325553732403
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery loose

  15. Pass52,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,782 miles
    Test number
    856135511298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,782 miles (+3,952)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,782 miles
    Test number
    225975011273
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  17. Pass48,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,830 miles
    Test number
    683110900206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,830 miles (+3,912)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,830 miles
    Test number
    641520400279
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteRear fog lamp repaired

  19. Pass44,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,918 miles
    Test number
    633515519208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,917 miles (+4,352)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,917 miles
    Test number
    474425719236
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  21. Pass40,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,565 miles
    Test number
    180197018223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,565 miles (+4,869)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,565 miles
    Test number
    323797518449
    • FailureCentre Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass35,696 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,696 miles
    Test number
    621067807272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,651 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,651 miles
    Test number
    282308226238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,591 miles (+4,915)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,591 miles
    Test number
    604871226259
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  26. Pass26,676 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    26,676 miles
    Test number
    563418815290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail26,622 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,622 miles
    Test number
    501534515230
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Questions about T525 ABV

Does T525 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T525 ABV expired on 16 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T525 ABV?
The MOT on T525 ABV expired on 16 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T525 ABV done?
T525 ABV was recorded at 78,280 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 2,700 miles a year.
Has T525 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T525 ABV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T525 ABV 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 T525 ABV find?
T525 ABV passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front driveshaft insecure.

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