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Suzuki Vitara

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T617 SDUMOT history

T617 SDU is a black petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2025
Mileage
83,485 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T617 SDU
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
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
7 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T617 SDU was last recorded at 83,485 miles on 7 May 2025, 1,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,556 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,929 miles
Average per year
2,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,485 miles
  • 2024 – 81,556 miles
  • 2023 – 78,977 miles
  • 2022 – 76,424 miles
  • 2021 – 73,614 miles
  • 2020 – 70,191 miles
  • 2019 – 67,122 miles
  • 2018 – 63,549 miles
  • 2017 – 62,973 miles
  • 2015 – 62,486 miles
  • 2014 – 62,077 miles
  • 2013 – 61,430 miles
  • 2012 – 61,041 miles
  • 2011 – 58,281 miles
  • 2010 – 54,819 miles
  • 2009 – 50,525 miles
  • 2008 – 45,580 miles
  • 2006 – 41,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,485 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Body to chassis mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,485 miles (+1,929)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,485 miles
    Test number
    437936187088
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Body to chassis mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass81,556 miles (+2,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,556 miles
    Test number
    155552045262
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass78,977 miles (+2,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    78,977 miles
    Test number
    223937040752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass76,424 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,424 miles
    Test number
    670542103491
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail76,414 miles (+2,800)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,414 miles
    Test number
    974606248091
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass73,614 miles (+3,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    73,614 miles
    Test number
    655620463744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass70,191 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,191 miles
    Test number
    447883312000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,122 miles (+3,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,122 miles
    Test number
    505929490094
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

  9. Pass63,549 miles (+576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,549 miles
    Test number
    128081144508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass62,973 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,973 miles
    Test number
    805702761075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front arch corroded

  11. Fail62,973 miles (+487)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,973 miles
    Test number
    828357136863
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front arch corroded

  12. Pass62,486 miles (+409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    62,486 miles
    Test number
    358868547460
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass62,077 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,077 miles
    Test number
    279583524344
    • NoteO/s/f inner wing corroded

  14. Fail62,077 miles (+647)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,077 miles
    Test number
    487303324389
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s/f inner wing corroded

  15. Pass61,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,430 miles
    Test number
    187764003316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,430 miles (+389)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,430 miles
    Test number
    258421703305
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass61,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,041 miles
    Test number
    468272912203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,041 miles (+2,760)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,041 miles
    Test number
    537017302224
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass58,281 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,281 miles
    Test number
    458780401265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,819 miles
    Test number
    333307200283
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail54,819 miles (+4,294)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,819 miles
    Test number
    513707000243
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail50,525 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,525 miles
    Test number
    310178009261
    • Repaired at testParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

  23. Pass50,525 miles (+4,945)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,525 miles
    Test number
    650908709271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,580 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,580 miles
    Test number
    441544808239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    41,346 miles
    Test number
    764023276247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T617 SDU

Does T617 SDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T617 SDU expired on 26 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T617 SDU?
The MOT on T617 SDU expired on 26 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T617 SDU done?
T617 SDU was recorded at 83,485 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 2,265 miles a year.
Has T617 SDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T617 SDU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T617 SDU 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 T617 SDU find?
T617 SDU failed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with 3 dangerous defects and 2 major defects: nearside rear vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body to chassis mounting corroded; offside rear vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill, and 2 more.

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