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Suzuki Vitara

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T97 BGUMOT history

T97 BGU is a green petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 108,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
108,360 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 BGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 BGU was last recorded at 108,360 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 3,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,857 miles · 18 Jan 2016
Between the last two tests
3,503 miles
Average per year
2,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,360 miles
  • 2016 – 104,857 miles
  • 2015 – 97,984 miles
  • 2013 – 96,173 miles
  • 2012 – 91,638 miles
  • 2011 – 88,272 miles
  • 2010 – 78,504 miles
  • 2009 – 73,961 miles
  • 2008 – 71,053 miles
  • 2007 – 66,408 miles
  • 2006 – 61,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,360 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Battery insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,360 miles4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    108,360 miles
    Test number
    862501228680
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail108,360 miles (+3,503)2 repaired4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,360 miles
    Test number
    526656086059
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass104,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    104,857 miles
    Test number
    457513093322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,857 miles (+6,873)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,857 miles
    Test number
    290568099604
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp broken (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  5. Pass97,984 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    97,984 miles
    Test number
    119420025499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Fail97,984 miles (+1,811)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,984 miles
    Test number
    568770325016
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Pass96,173 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    96,173 miles
    Test number
    787793443316
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  8. Fail96,173 miles (+4,535)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,173 miles
    Test number
    188093843343
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  9. Pass91,638 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    91,638 miles
    Test number
    767336142399
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre walls perishing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre walls perishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre walls perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre walls perishing
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  10. Fail91,638 miles (+3,366)4 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,638 miles
    Test number
    119035742378
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre walls perishing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre walls perishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre walls perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre walls perishing
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteTravel on foot brake

  11. Pass88,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    88,272 miles
    Test number
    219224661373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,272 miles (+9,768)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,272 miles
    Test number
    295814761379
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass78,504 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    78,504 miles
    Test number
    243970250390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,112 miles (+84)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,112 miles
    Test number
    424116670133
    • NoteBattery insecure.
    • NoteSlight blow to rear exhaust.
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills due to trim.

  15. Fail77,028 miles (+3,067)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,028 miles
    Test number
    181362370157
    • FailureNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure.
    • NoteSlight blow to rear exhaust.
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills due to trim.

  16. Pass73,961 miles (+2,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,961 miles
    Test number
    841864209217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass71,053 miles (+4,645)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,053 miles
    Test number
    364577538079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,408 miles (+4,606)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    66,408 miles
    Test number
    191851447499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    61,802 miles
    Test number
    642080676070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T97 BGU

Does T97 BGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T97 BGU is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T97 BGU?
The MOT on T97 BGU is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T97 BGU done?
T97 BGU was recorded at 108,360 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 2,358 miles a year.
Has T97 BGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 BGU has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T97 BGU 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 T97 BGU find?
T97 BGU passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; offside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface, and 6 more.

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