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Suzuki Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T901 JBPMOT history

T901 JBP is a blue petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 83,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,700 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T901 JBP
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T901 JBP was last recorded at 83,700 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 1,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,041 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,659 miles
Average per year
1,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,700 miles
  • 2025 – 82,041 miles
  • 2024 – 80,870 miles
  • 2023 – 79,947 miles
  • 2022 – 78,680 miles
  • 2021 – 77,790 miles
  • 2020 – 77,296 miles
  • 2019 – 76,193 miles
  • 2018 – 75,090 miles
  • 2017 – 74,173 miles
  • 2016 – 72,955 miles
  • 2015 – 71,304 miles
  • 2014 – 70,025 miles
  • 2013 – 68,731 miles
  • 2012 – 67,014 miles
  • 2011 – 64,700 miles
  • 2010 – 62,397 miles
  • 2009 – 60,061 miles
  • 2008 – 56,266 miles
  • 2007 – 52,140 miles
  • 2006 – 47,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,700 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,700 miles (+1,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,700 miles
    Test number
    147119801035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,041 miles (+1,171)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,041 miles
    Test number
    569874945285
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near side + off side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted time of test

  3. Pass80,870 miles (+923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    80,870 miles
    Test number
    819226890441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,947 miles (+1,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,947 miles
    Test number
    166980890131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,680 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,680 miles
    Test number
    132879700845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,790 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,790 miles
    Test number
    707969053532
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise from offside front wheel when rotated

  7. Fail77,790 miles (+494)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,790 miles
    Test number
    849468148400
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise from offside front wheel when rotated

  8. Pass77,296 miles (+1,103)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,296 miles
    Test number
    605532401022
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass76,193 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,193 miles
    Test number
    870916805787
    • AdvisoryNoise from offside front when wheel rotated
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  10. Fail76,193 miles (+1,103)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,193 miles
    Test number
    797172936584
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNoise from offside front when wheel rotated
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  11. Pass75,090 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,090 miles
    Test number
    789697370619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryBattery poorly secured

  12. Fail75,090 miles (+917)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,090 miles
    Test number
    858347234453
    • FailureFront Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryBattery poorly secured

  13. Pass74,173 miles (+1,218)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,173 miles
    Test number
    139342340405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass72,955 miles (+1,651)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,955 miles
    Test number
    844030439506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTemporary rear exhaust mount fitted

  15. Pass71,304 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,304 miles
    Test number
    517046305177
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Fail71,304 miles (+1,279)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,304 miles
    Test number
    226144105153
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass70,025 miles (+1,294)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,025 miles
    Test number
    206773514429
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside handbrake cable support broken
    • NoteRear exhaust supported by wire

  18. Fail68,731 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,731 miles
    Test number
    177056803131
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S Hand brake cable support broken
    • NoteRear exhaust supported by wire

  19. Pass68,731 miles (+1,717)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,731 miles
    Test number
    278706703408
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S Hand brake cable support broken
    • NoteRear exhaust supported by wire

  20. Pass67,014 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,014 miles
    Test number
    209629302126
    • NoteFront number plate cracked and deteriorated
    • NoteO/s handbrake mount broken
    • NoteTemp mount on rear exhaust

  21. Fail67,009 miles (+2,309)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,009 miles
    Test number
    359689602114
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked and deteriorated
    • NoteO/s handbrake mount broken
    • NoteTemp mount on rear exhaust

  22. Pass64,700 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,700 miles
    Test number
    468297981026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition
    • NoteTemp repair rear exhaust mount
    • NoteTransfer box support beam split

  23. Fail64,700 miles (+2,303)1 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,700 miles
    Test number
    999747381029
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition
    • NoteTemp repair rear exhaust mount
    • NoteTransfer box support beam split

  24. Pass62,397 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,397 miles
    Test number
    103875280437
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHigh level brake light clearly disconnected and removed
    • NoteTemporary repair to rear exhaust mount

  25. Fail62,397 miles (+2,336)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,397 miles
    Test number
    343315580075
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteTemporary repair to rear exhaust mount

  26. Pass60,061 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,061 miles
    Test number
    134902099085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,266 miles (+4,126)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    56,266 miles
    Test number
    173486918485
    • NoteRear exhaust poor condition
    • NoteRear trailing arm bushes cracked

  28. Pass52,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    52,140 miles
    Test number
    751758317053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail52,140 miles (+5,110)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,140 miles
    Test number
    810296417020
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust rubbers worn
    • NoteRear top shock absorber mounts worn

  30. Pass47,030 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,030 miles
    Test number
    764064606043
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade in poor condition
    • NotePoor handbrake effort

Questions about T901 JBP

Does T901 JBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T901 JBP is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T901 JBP?
The MOT on T901 JBP is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T901 JBP done?
T901 JBP was recorded at 83,700 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 1,780 miles a year.
Has T901 JBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T901 JBP has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T901 JBP 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 T901 JBP find?
T901 JBP passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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