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Suzuki Vitara

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T553 XVTMOT history

T553 XVT is a green petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2026
Mileage
83,843 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T553 XVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T553 XVT was last recorded at 83,843 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,744 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
99 miles
Average per year
2,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,843 miles
  • 2024 – 83,744 miles
  • 2023 – 83,244 miles
  • 2022 – 80,801 miles
  • 2021 – 78,357 miles
  • 2020 – 75,067 miles
  • 2016 – 74,569 miles
  • 2014 – 74,324 miles
  • 2012 – 71,888 miles
  • 2011 – 66,898 miles
  • 2010 – 65,584 miles
  • 2009 – 59,669 miles
  • 2008 – 52,367 miles
  • 2007 – 46,318 miles
  • 2006 – 43,336 miles
  • 2005 – 38,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,843 miles
  • AdvisorySlight movement in nearside steering idler

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,843 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,843 miles
    Test number
    785156748465
    • AdvisorySlight movement in nearside steering idler

  2. Pass83,744 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,744 miles
    Test number
    953012172877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,739 miles (+495)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,739 miles
    Test number
    596542592102
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass83,244 miles (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    83,244 miles
    Test number
    148148429027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,801 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,801 miles
    Test number
    893004202534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,357 miles (+3,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,357 miles
    Test number
    554655824268
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass75,067 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    75,067 miles
    Test number
    200593920811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,065 miles (+496)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,065 miles
    Test number
    714977551934
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass74,569 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,569 miles
    Test number
    972850484405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,324 miles (+2,436)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,324 miles
    Test number
    155431914018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,888 miles (+4,990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,888 miles
    Test number
    668954112303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass66,898 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,898 miles
    Test number
    858268991259
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  13. Fail66,897 miles (+34)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,897 miles
    Test number
    565734491255
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  14. Fail66,863 miles (+1,279)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,863 miles
    Test number
    597540371038
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  15. Pass65,584 miles (+32)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,584 miles
    Test number
    493596620389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteFront cross member under headlight excess corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f

  16. Fail65,552 miles (+5,883)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,552 miles
    Test number
    804891620387
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteFront cross member under headlight excess corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f
    • NoteO/s/r seat not fitted

  17. Pass59,669 miles (+109)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,669 miles
    Test number
    274062629365
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre brake light less than 50% working

  18. Fail59,560 miles (+7,193)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,560 miles
    Test number
    710336219389
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre brake light less than 50% working

  19. Pass52,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,367 miles
    Test number
    450959488246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,367 miles (+6,049)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,367 miles
    Test number
    420782688265
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass46,318 miles (+2,982)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,318 miles
    Test number
    250268197220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,336 miles (+4,507)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,336 miles
    Test number
    743249396236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,829 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    38,829 miles
    Test number
    910003305319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,743 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,743 miles
    Test number
    500046195251
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Questions about T553 XVT

Does T553 XVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T553 XVT expired on 18 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T553 XVT?
The MOT on T553 XVT expired on 18 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T553 XVT done?
T553 XVT was recorded at 83,843 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 2,285 miles a year.
Has T553 XVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T553 XVT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T553 XVT 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 T553 XVT find?
T553 XVT passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: slight movement in nearside steering idler.

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