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Suzuki Jimny

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,298 cc

T979 JDBMOT history

T979 JDB is a red petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
73,614 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T979 JDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T979 JDB was last recorded at 73,614 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,917 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
697 miles
Average per year
2,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,614 miles
  • 2025 – 72,624 miles
  • 2024 – 71,769 miles
  • 2023 – 70,525 miles
  • 2022 – 68,934 miles
  • 2021 – 67,771 miles
  • 2020 – 65,956 miles
  • 2019 – 64,066 miles
  • 2018 – 62,428 miles
  • 2016 – 60,602 miles
  • 2015 – 53,902 miles
  • 2014 – 49,959 miles
  • 2013 – 46,191 miles
  • 2012 – 41,564 miles
  • 2011 – 36,263 miles
  • 2010 – 29,570 miles
  • 2008 – 20,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,614 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,614 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    73,614 miles
    Test number
    982070270818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,917 miles (+293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,917 miles
    Test number
    594223126963
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass72,624 miles (+855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    72,624 miles
    Test number
    656900408174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  4. Pass71,769 miles (+1,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,769 miles
    Test number
    894615520675
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  5. Pass70,525 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,525 miles
    Test number
    253278320608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,934 miles (+1,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,934 miles
    Test number
    497044615918
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass67,771 miles (+1,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,771 miles
    Test number
    978336805812
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  8. Pass65,956 miles (+1,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,956 miles
    Test number
    600059649029
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass64,066 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,066 miles
    Test number
    128289356020
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail64,039 miles (+1,611)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,039 miles
    Test number
    865556168280
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass62,428 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,428 miles
    Test number
    573320337421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,602 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,602 miles
    Test number
    876630604787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,786 miles (+3,884)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,786 miles
    Test number
    176440764258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,902 miles (+3,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,902 miles
    Test number
    328718305056
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass49,959 miles (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,959 miles
    Test number
    606909504083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,191 miles (+4,627)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,191 miles
    Test number
    145143203003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,564 miles
    Test number
    986242312010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,564 miles (+5,301)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,564 miles
    Test number
    136042312028
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass36,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,263 miles
    Test number
    187320711435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,263 miles (+6,693)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,263 miles
    Test number
    847660711040
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  21. Pass29,570 miles (+9,455)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,570 miles
    Test number
    340266220001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,115 miles
    Test number
    753701378285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T979 JDB

Does T979 JDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T979 JDB is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T979 JDB?
The MOT on T979 JDB is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T979 JDB done?
T979 JDB was recorded at 73,614 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 2,965 miles a year.
Has T979 JDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T979 JDB has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on T979 JDB 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 T979 JDB find?
T979 JDB passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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