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Suzuki Jimny

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc

T552 BUAMOT history

T552 BUA is a blue petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
83,295 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T552 BUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T552 BUA was last recorded at 83,295 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 1,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,878 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,417 miles
Average per year
2,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,295 miles
  • 2025 – 81,878 miles
  • 2023 – 79,621 miles
  • 2022 – 76,786 miles
  • 2020 – 76,713 miles
  • 2019 – 73,802 miles
  • 2018 – 70,372 miles
  • 2017 – 67,081 miles
  • 2016 – 64,090 miles
  • 2015 – 60,337 miles
  • 2014 – 57,832 miles
  • 2013 – 54,820 miles
  • 2012 – 52,766 miles
  • 2011 – 50,174 miles
  • 2010 – 46,791 miles
  • 2009 – 42,746 miles
  • 2008 – 39,432 miles
  • 2007 – 36,050 miles
  • 2006 – 32,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,295 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,295 miles (+1,417)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    83,295 miles
    Test number
    865768058658
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass81,878 miles (+2,257)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,878 miles
    Test number
    169935135983
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass79,621 miles (+2,835)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,621 miles
    Test number
    167620393487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint corroded

  4. Pass76,786 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,786 miles
    Test number
    716031703761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,713 miles (+2,911)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,713 miles
    Test number
    625196666362
    • MajorNearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,802 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,802 miles
    Test number
    192263246175
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  7. Fail73,790 miles (+3,418)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,790 miles
    Test number
    205887243779
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 5.8% (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  8. Pass70,372 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,372 miles
    Test number
    584394497496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail70,362 miles (+78)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,362 miles
    Test number
    604954666697
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail70,284 miles (+3,203)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,284 miles
    Test number
    903094773444
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both inner sills marked in chalk (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member at either ends where it fixes onto chassis marked in chalk (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion Front inner arches at both sides (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass67,081 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,081 miles
    Test number
    669537759418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play swivel pins (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail67,081 miles (+2,991)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,081 miles
    Test number
    306001523747
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play swivel pins (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass64,090 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,090 miles
    Test number
    358713043859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,337 miles
    Test number
    737912955080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  15. Fail60,337 miles (+2,505)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,337 miles
    Test number
    897111955020
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads cracking

  16. Pass57,832 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,832 miles
    Test number
    145926644489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,820 miles (+2,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,820 miles
    Test number
    867478063070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass52,766 miles (+2,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,766 miles
    Test number
    745789662068
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass50,174 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,174 miles
    Test number
    985734861041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,791 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,791 miles
    Test number
    183285160497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,746 miles (+3,314)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,746 miles
    Test number
    263999559090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,432 miles (+3,382)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,432 miles
    Test number
    221047668053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,050 miles (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,050 miles
    Test number
    734587667021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,181 miles
    Test number
    944133676052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T552 BUA

Does T552 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T552 BUA is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T552 BUA?
The MOT on T552 BUA is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T552 BUA done?
T552 BUA was recorded at 83,295 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 2,577 miles a year.
Has T552 BUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T552 BUA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T552 BUA 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 T552 BUA find?
T552 BUA passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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