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Suzuki Jimny

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc

T530 VEWMOT history

T530 VEW is a green petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 87,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
87,432 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T530 VEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T530 VEW was last recorded at 87,432 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,430 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,432 miles
  • 2022 – 85,125 miles
  • 2019 – 84,837 miles
  • 2017 – 81,148 miles
  • 2016 – 78,641 miles
  • 2015 – 74,869 miles
  • 2014 – 71,980 miles
  • 2013 – 71,094 miles
  • 2012 – 69,958 miles
  • 2011 – 68,638 miles
  • 2010 – 66,242 miles
  • 2009 – 63,797 miles
  • 2008 – 60,947 miles
  • 2007 – 57,866 miles
  • 2006 – 53,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,432 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Rear side lights dimming when indicators flash (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over and along rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,432 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    87,432 miles
    Test number
    901274676488
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Rear side lights dimming when indicators flash (4.2.3 (c))

  2. Fail87,430 miles (+2,305)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,430 miles
    Test number
    764022965193
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Rear side lights dimming when indicators flash (4.2.3 (c))

  3. Pass85,125 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,125 miles
    Test number
    671633792385
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over and along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  4. Fail85,121 miles (+284)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,121 miles
    Test number
    299930000831
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over and along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  5. Pass84,837 miles (+3,689)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,837 miles
    Test number
    322090895752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  6. Pass81,148 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,148 miles
    Test number
    808337031199
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel joint has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail81,147 miles (+2,506)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,147 miles
    Test number
    220009999620
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides on axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

  8. Pass78,641 miles (+3,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,641 miles
    Test number
    501882762726
    • AdvisoryRear Unable to check seatbelts vehicle loaded

  9. Pass74,869 miles (+2,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,869 miles
    Test number
    189185535128
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass71,980 miles (+31)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,980 miles
    Test number
    689446554186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChassis is corroding
    • NoteCorrosion to all brake pipes and fuel lines
    • NoteFront discs are worn
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail71,949 miles (+855)2 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,949 miles
    Test number
    829278444105
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChassis is corroding
    • NoteCorrosion to all brake pipes and fuel lines
    • NoteFront discs are worn
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass71,094 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,094 miles
    Test number
    136470443169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,958 miles (+1,320)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,958 miles
    Test number
    758570352116
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion to all coil springs
    • NoteFront wipers smeary
    • NoteInner sills corroding both sides
    • NoteOil leak from engine and rear diff seal

  14. Pass68,638 miles (+2,396)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    68,638 miles
    Test number
    108679031104
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass66,242 miles (+2,445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,242 miles
    Test number
    962236140111
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass63,797 miles (+2,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,797 miles
    Test number
    220209949133
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass60,947 miles (+3,081)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    60,947 miles
    Test number
    120679248180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,866 miles (+4,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,866 miles
    Test number
    804529747118
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass53,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,364 miles
    Test number
    530690746123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T530 VEW

Does T530 VEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T530 VEW is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T530 VEW?
The MOT on T530 VEW is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T530 VEW done?
T530 VEW was recorded at 87,432 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 1,744 miles a year.
Has T530 VEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T530 VEW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T530 VEW 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 T530 VEW find?
T530 VEW passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded along rear axle, and 1 more.

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