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Suzuki Vitara

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T949 ARMMOT history

T949 ARM is a black petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 45,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
45,849 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T949 ARM
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
11 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T949 ARM was last recorded at 45,849 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,847 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,849 miles
  • 2025 – 45,278 miles
  • 2024 – 44,284 miles
  • 2023 – 43,161 miles
  • 2022 – 41,947 miles
  • 2021 – 40,936 miles
  • 2020 – 40,097 miles
  • 2019 – 39,239 miles
  • 2018 – 38,658 miles
  • 2017 – 38,289 miles
  • 2016 – 37,455 miles
  • 2015 – 36,376 miles
  • 2014 – 35,524 miles
  • 2013 – 34,463 miles
  • 2012 – 33,444 miles
  • 2011 – 32,268 miles
  • 2010 – 30,771 miles
  • 2009 – 29,418 miles
  • 2008 – 28,191 miles
  • 2007 – 26,501 miles
  • 2006 – 24,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,849 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,849 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    45,849 miles
    Test number
    772791663666
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail45,847 miles (+569)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,847 miles
    Test number
    493882725389
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass45,278 miles (+994)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    45,278 miles
    Test number
    836544368566
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass44,284 miles (+1,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    44,284 miles
    Test number
    736981944225
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass43,161 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    43,161 miles
    Test number
    633257603423
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail43,157 miles (+1,210)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,157 miles
    Test number
    515615541665
    • DangerousRear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass41,947 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,947 miles
    Test number
    807585386400
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail41,945 miles (+1,009)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,945 miles
    Test number
    535105942413
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass40,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,936 miles
    Test number
    675759652402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,935 miles (+838)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,935 miles
    Test number
    262902807653
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

  11. Pass40,097 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,097 miles
    Test number
    852924156655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,239 miles (+581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,239 miles
    Test number
    929711278590
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass38,658 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    38,658 miles
    Test number
    592965788380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,289 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,289 miles
    Test number
    531270434432
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail38,287 miles (+832)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,287 miles
    Test number
    648137907012
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass37,455 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,455 miles
    Test number
    720979745710
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded.

  17. Fail37,455 miles (+1,079)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,455 miles
    Test number
    225806826164
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded.

  18. Pass36,376 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,376 miles
    Test number
    917052665034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,524 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,524 miles
    Test number
    797453664061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,463 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,463 miles
    Test number
    185201353068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,444 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    33,444 miles
    Test number
    187552652410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,441 miles (+1,173)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,441 miles
    Test number
    749791152056
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass32,268 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,268 miles
    Test number
    507424151016
    • Note58% rear imbalance
    • NoteN/s/r hand brake reading low compared to other side

  24. Fail32,260 miles (+1,489)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,260 miles
    Test number
    179053051098
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Note58% rear imbalance
    • NoteN/s/r hand brake reading low compared to other side

  25. Pass30,771 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,771 miles
    Test number
    874094250098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,418 miles (+1,227)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,418 miles
    Test number
    434204149007
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer wall perrished
    • NoteRear spoiler brake light half light

  27. Pass28,191 miles (+1,690)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,191 miles
    Test number
    140825948070
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteRear brake spoiler light not working

  28. Pass26,501 miles (+1,524)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,501 miles
    Test number
    260293737043
    • NoteLed rear brake lights not all working

  29. Pass24,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,977 miles
    Test number
    983153626083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T949 ARM

Does T949 ARM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T949 ARM is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T949 ARM?
The MOT on T949 ARM is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T949 ARM done?
T949 ARM was recorded at 45,849 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 1,039 miles a year.
Has T949 ARM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T949 ARM has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T949 ARM 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 T949 ARM find?
T949 ARM passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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