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Suzuki Vitara

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T969 SVKMOT history

T969 SVK is a black petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 13 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 140,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2025
Mileage
140,849 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2024
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T969 SVK
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
13 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2025
Latest MOT test
2 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T969 SVK was last recorded at 140,849 miles on 2 May 2024, 258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,591 miles · 13 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
258 miles
Average per year
3,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,849 miles
  • 2023 – 132,048 miles
  • 2019 – 132,047 miles
  • 2017 – 132,042 miles
  • 2013 – 129,284 miles
  • 2012 – 117,807 miles
  • 2011 – 106,926 miles
  • 2010 – 94,576 miles
  • 2009 – 83,090 miles
  • 2008 – 82,188 miles
  • 2007 – 82,128 miles
  • 2006 – 81,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,849 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • All 4 tyres cracking and perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,849 miles (+258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    140,849 miles
    Test number
    551315434843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail140,591 miles (+8,543)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,591 miles
    Test number
    739152062270
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass132,048 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    132,048 miles
    Test number
    235400150468
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass132,047 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,047 miles
    Test number
    671526995327
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Cleaned / Greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  5. Fail132,047 miles (+5)2 dangerous10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,047 miles
    Test number
    918483840836
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe from wheel to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure system bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe from hose to servo (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe from wheel to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake valve inadequately mounted Bracket broken from mount (1.1.7 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass132,042 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    132,042 miles
    Test number
    526285645702
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking and perishing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis by mountings (2.4.A.3)

  7. Fail132,042 miles (+2,758)8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,042 miles
    Test number
    929547791595
    • FailureBattery insecure support plate rusted away (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking and perishing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis by mountings (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass129,284 miles (+251)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    129,284 miles
    Test number
    759669923318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery tray heavily corrodid
    • NoteMetal brake pipe to offside front flexi hose becoming rusty

  9. Fail129,033 miles (+11,226)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,033 miles
    Test number
    568009613383
    • DangerousFront Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery tray heavily corrodid
    • NoteMetal brake pipe to offside front flexi hose becoming rusty

  10. Pass117,807 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    117,807 miles
    Test number
    589190122395
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on legal limit recomend early renewal 265/50r15

  11. FailMileage not read4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    545030212398
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on legal limit recomend early renewal 265/50r15

  12. Pass106,926 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    106,926 miles
    Test number
    668331421334
    • NoteNearside headlamp glass damaged [poor beam pattern]

  13. Fail106,925 miles (+12,349)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,925 miles
    Test number
    735158111350
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteNearside front and rear brakes binding
    • NoteNearside headlamp glass damaged [poor beam pattern]
    • NoteOffside front flexi brake hose perished near to legal limit

  14. Pass94,576 miles (+1)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    94,576 miles
    Test number
    710069000313
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteLow reading from nearside parking brake
    • NoteNearside front tyre touching wear bars
    • NoteNumber plate lamp mounting bracket very rusty/weak recomend renewal
    • NoteOffside front body mounting prescribed area heavily corrodid

  15. Fail94,575 miles (+11,485)2 failures1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,575 miles
    Test number
    380898000365
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteLow reading from nearside parking brake
    • NoteNearside front tyre touching wear bars
    • NoteOffside front body mounting prescribed area heavily corrodid

  16. Pass83,090 miles (+902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    83,090 miles
    Test number
    763225299212
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass82,188 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,188 miles
    Test number
    443201108359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,128 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    82,128 miles
    Test number
    812889597287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    81,603 miles
    Test number
    584614256230
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T969 SVK

Does T969 SVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T969 SVK expired on 1 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T969 SVK?
The MOT on T969 SVK expired on 1 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T969 SVK done?
T969 SVK was recorded at 140,849 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2024, an average of 3,359 miles a year.
Has T969 SVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T969 SVK has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T969 SVK 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 T969 SVK find?
T969 SVK passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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