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Suzuki Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T716 SBLMOT history

T716 SBL is a blue petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2024
Mileage
74,620 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T716 SBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T716 SBL was last recorded at 74,620 miles on 14 Aug 2023, 155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,465 miles · 2 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
155 miles
Average per year
2,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 74,620 miles
  • 2022 – 74,465 miles
  • 2021 – 74,231 miles
  • 2020 – 73,612 miles
  • 2019 – 73,159 miles
  • 2018 – 72,249 miles
  • 2017 – 71,168 miles
  • 2016 – 70,009 miles
  • 2015 – 68,039 miles
  • 2014 – 64,210 miles
  • 2013 – 62,144 miles
  • 2012 – 59,357 miles
  • 2011 – 55,948 miles
  • 2010 – 52,420 miles
  • 2009 – 49,364 miles
  • 2008 – 42,149 miles
  • 2007 – 35,276 miles
  • 2006 – 30,300 miles
  • 2005 – 23,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,620 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryProp shaft front UJ has play

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 Valve stem slightly damaged both perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,620 miles (+155)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,620 miles
    Test number
    197228343753
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft front UJ has play
  2. Pass74,465 miles (+234)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,465 miles
    Test number
    656902557711
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft front UJ has some play
  3. Pass74,231 miles (+619)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,231 miles
    Test number
    473962807196
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))
  4. Pass73,612 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,612 miles
    Test number
    667195522663
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))
  5. Fail73,600 miles (+441)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,600 miles
    Test number
    298723832859
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))
  6. Pass73,159 miles (+910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,159 miles
    Test number
    594829086234
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))
  7. Pass72,249 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,249 miles
    Test number
    388525187072
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and center rear brake hose perished and ferralls corroded.
  8. Fail72,249 miles (+1,081)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,249 miles
    Test number
    658205471943
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and center rear brake hose perished and ferralls corroded.
  9. Pass71,168 miles (+1,159)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,168 miles
    Test number
    818576044986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,009 miles (+1,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,009 miles
    Test number
    505856712351
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass68,039 miles (+3,829)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,039 miles
    Test number
    894945511974
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
  12. Pass64,210 miles (+2,066)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,210 miles
    Test number
    535333324265
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight oil leak rear diff
  13. Pass62,144 miles (+2,787)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,144 miles
    Test number
    277295423238
    • NoteOil leaks
  14. Pass59,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,357 miles
    Test number
    128796922295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,357 miles (+3,409)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,357 miles
    Test number
    368052622282
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  16. Pass55,948 miles (+3,528)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,948 miles
    Test number
    445462231230
    • NoteN/S/R back plate damp
  17. Pass52,420 miles (+3,056)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,420 miles
    Test number
    801349320213
    • NoteBoth n/s rear foot and handbrake low performance
  18. Pass49,364 miles (+7,215)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,364 miles
    Test number
    600044649250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,149 miles
    Test number
    991123048201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,149 miles (+6,873)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,149 miles
    Test number
    924412548221
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass35,276 miles (+4,976)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,276 miles
    Test number
    383850047257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,300 miles (+6,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,300 miles
    Test number
    812916836295
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  23. Pass23,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    23,996 miles
    Test number
    961976435237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T716 SBL

Does T716 SBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T716 SBL expired on 31 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T716 SBL?
The MOT on T716 SBL expired on 31 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T716 SBL done?
T716 SBL was recorded at 74,620 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2023, an average of 2,817 miles a year.
Has T716 SBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T716 SBL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T716 SBL 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 T716 SBL find?
T716 SBL passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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