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Suzuki Vitara

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T638 XBXMOT history

T638 XBX is a green petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2023
Mileage
123,282 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T638 XBX
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T638 XBX was last recorded at 123,282 miles on 3 Nov 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,280 miles · 24 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,282 miles
  • 2021 – 102,977 miles
  • 2020 – 99,600 miles
  • 2019 – 96,845 miles
  • 2018 – 93,178 miles
  • 2017 – 88,334 miles
  • 2016 – 82,385 miles
  • 2015 – 74,180 miles
  • 2014 – 67,942 miles
  • 2013 – 63,128 miles
  • 2012 – 56,854 miles
  • 2011 – 46,304 miles
  • 2010 – 40,941 miles
  • 2009 – 39,134 miles
  • 2007 – 30,261 miles
  • 2006 – 27,603 miles
  • 2005 – 23,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,282 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded/front sectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just meets criteria (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front heavy body corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rear bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front body mount areas rusty both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,282 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,282 miles
    Test number
    527251987352
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded/front section
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just meets criteria (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front heavy body corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail123,280 miles (+422)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,280 miles
    Test number
    844881088533
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded/front section
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just meets criteria (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front heavy body corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail122,858 miles (+2,477)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,858 miles
    Test number
    970938169581
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/front section
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just meets criteria (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front heavy body corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail120,381 miles (+17,404)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,381 miles
    Test number
    444801474448
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Emissions not tested (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,977 miles (+3,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,977 miles
    Test number
    239099151209
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass99,600 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,600 miles
    Test number
    266790034836
    • AdvisoryFront body mount areas rusty both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear body mount areas slight rusting

  7. Fail99,600 miles (+2,755)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,600 miles
    Test number
    427695365977
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront body mount areas rusty both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass96,845 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    96,845 miles
    Test number
    693016300446
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront body mounts slight rusting
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail96,845 miles (+3,667)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,845 miles
    Test number
    592784660665
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront body mounts slight rusting
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,178 miles (+4,844)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,178 miles
    Test number
    794971135576
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective flange weak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass88,334 miles (+5,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,334 miles
    Test number
    939380695813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass82,385 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,385 miles
    Test number
    671499262750
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryMoisture in offside headlamp

  13. Fail82,385 miles (+8,205)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,385 miles
    Test number
    594749412252
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryMoisture in offside headlamp

  14. Pass74,180 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,180 miles
    Test number
    607218585105
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip pad worn
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteNearside front brake backplate deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front brake backplate deteriorated

  15. Fail74,180 miles (+6,238)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,180 miles
    Test number
    735878585125
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip pad worn
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteNearside front brake backplate deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front brake backplate deteriorated

  16. Pass67,942 miles (+4,814)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,942 miles
    Test number
    269620774139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished to side walls
    • NoteSlight corrosion to fuel pipes

  17. Pass63,128 miles (+2)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,128 miles
    Test number
    745459073183
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  18. Fail63,126 miles (+6,272)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,126 miles
    Test number
    708558273126
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  19. Pass56,854 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,854 miles
    Test number
    765667482171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  20. Fail56,854 miles (+10,550)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,854 miles
    Test number
    697104472176
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  21. Pass46,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,304 miles
    Test number
    925612671102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,304 miles (+5,363)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,304 miles
    Test number
    418712271148
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass40,941 miles (+1,807)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,941 miles
    Test number
    754279450157
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSome rusting to rear components

  24. Pass39,134 miles (+1)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,134 miles
    Test number
    764240189175
    • NoteAdvise brake pipe corrosion started in places
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre borderline legal
    • NoteAdvise nearside wing mirror glass missing
    • NoteAdvise offside front wheel arch corroded
    • NoteAdvise rear boot handle broken
    • NoteAdvise underbody corrosion started in places borderline
    • NoteOff side front lower wishbone arm pepaired by welding

  25. Fail39,133 miles (+8,872)1 dangerous8 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,133 miles
    Test number
    334767479103
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAdvise brake pipe corrosion started in places
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre borderline legal
    • NoteAdvise nearside wing mirror glass missing
    • NoteAdvise offside front wheel arch corroded
    • NoteAdvise rear boot handle broken
    • NoteAdvise underbody corrosion started in places borderline

  26. Pass30,261 miles (+2,658)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,261 miles
    Test number
    442333437287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear door only opens from inside vehicle

  27. Pass27,603 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,603 miles
    Test number
    142459726266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,744 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    23,744 miles
    Test number
    733140355234
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T638 XBX

Does T638 XBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T638 XBX expired on 2 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T638 XBX?
The MOT on T638 XBX expired on 2 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T638 XBX done?
T638 XBX was recorded at 123,282 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2022, an average of 5,802 miles a year.
Has T638 XBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T638 XBX has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T638 XBX 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 T638 XBX find?
T638 XBX passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2022 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded all coil springs; exhaust corroded/front section; front brake pad(s) wearing thin just meets criteria, and 3 more.

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