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Suzuki Vitara

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T789 PNCMOT history

T789 PNC is a black petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 82,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Dec 2025
Mileage
82,757 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T789 PNC
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
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T789 PNC was last recorded at 82,757 miles on 31 Dec 2024, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,719 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
2,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 82,757 miles
  • 2023 – 76,687 miles
  • 2021 – 73,372 miles
  • 2020 – 69,320 miles
  • 2019 – 63,257 miles
  • 2018 – 56,507 miles
  • 2017 – 53,072 miles
  • 2016 – 50,044 miles
  • 2015 – 47,136 miles
  • 2013 – 46,034 miles
  • 2012 – 45,300 miles
  • 2011 – 44,703 miles
  • 2010 – 44,087 miles
  • 2009 – 43,829 miles
  • 2008 – 43,379 miles
  • 2007 – 42,018 miles
  • 2006 – 40,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,757 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,757 miles (+38)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,757 miles
    Test number
    863730775826
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail82,719 miles (+6,032)8 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,719 miles
    Test number
    635486582850
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front WING CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,687 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,687 miles
    Test number
    154079019280
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail76,687 miles (+78)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,687 miles
    Test number
    975360134620
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail76,609 miles (+3,237)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,609 miles
    Test number
    123081347364
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,372 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,372 miles
    Test number
    619752942302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,347 miles (+4,027)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,347 miles
    Test number
    344531610360
    • MajorCentral Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction things hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  8. Pass69,320 miles (+70)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,320 miles
    Test number
    882425563878
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured

  9. Fail69,250 miles (+5,993)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,250 miles
    Test number
    319793711889
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured

  10. Pass63,257 miles (+6,750)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,257 miles
    Test number
    288231207953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front driveshaft has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driveshaft has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake recording low effort, system may require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

  11. Pass56,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,507 miles
    Test number
    689315633756
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to crack

  12. Fail56,507 miles (+3,435)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,507 miles
    Test number
    744399250254
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to crack

  13. Pass53,072 miles (+3,028)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    53,072 miles
    Test number
    517184187183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,044 miles (+2,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,044 miles
    Test number
    440701248956
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass47,136 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,136 miles
    Test number
    546448515143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,593 miles (+559)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,593 miles
    Test number
    815583305141
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  17. Pass46,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,034 miles
    Test number
    589148183290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,033 miles (+733)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,033 miles
    Test number
    719078083230
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  19. Pass45,300 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,300 miles
    Test number
    406061192290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  20. Fail45,294 miles (+591)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,294 miles
    Test number
    805199882213
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  21. Pass44,703 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,703 miles
    Test number
    836904191294
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted

  22. Fail44,701 miles (+614)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,701 miles
    Test number
    669853391280
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted

  23. Pass44,087 miles (+258)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,087 miles
    Test number
    640284130374
    • NoteO/s front brake disc closing up on inside face

  24. Pass43,829 miles (+450)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,829 miles
    Test number
    104230829393
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  25. Pass43,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,379 miles
    Test number
    323148068401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,379 miles (+1,361)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,379 miles
    Test number
    303388068456
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass42,018 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,018 miles
    Test number
    371629767499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,257 miles
    Test number
    542736286191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T789 PNC

Does T789 PNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T789 PNC expired on 30 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T789 PNC?
The MOT on T789 PNC expired on 30 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T789 PNC done?
T789 PNC was recorded at 82,757 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2024, an average of 2,298 miles a year.
Has T789 PNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T789 PNC has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T789 PNC 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 T789 PNC find?
T789 PNC passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2024 with 5 advisories: central front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2, and 2 more.

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