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Suzuki Vitara

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T985 LNVMOT history

T985 LNV is a black petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 9 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2026
Mileage
133,864 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T985 LNV
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
9 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2026
Latest MOT test
28 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T985 LNV was last recorded at 133,864 miles on 28 May 2025, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,770 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
94 miles
Average per year
4,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,864 miles
  • 2024 – 127,959 miles
  • 2023 – 125,566 miles
  • 2022 – 123,717 miles
  • 2021 – 122,500 miles
  • 2020 – 121,774 miles
  • 2019 – 118,525 miles
  • 2018 – 113,717 miles
  • 2017 – 105,430 miles
  • 2016 – 101,214 miles
  • 2015 – 94,406 miles
  • 2014 – 84,683 miles
  • 2013 – 75,867 miles
  • 2012 – 67,092 miles
  • 2011 – 62,357 miles
  • 2010 – 57,145 miles
  • 2009 – 56,142 miles
  • 2008 – 54,160 miles
  • 2007 – 51,021 miles
  • 2006 – 46,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,864 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,864 miles (+94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    133,864 miles
    Test number
    527016594670
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,770 miles (+5,811)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,770 miles
    Test number
    317778275346
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,959 miles (+180)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,959 miles
    Test number
    582999865346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail127,779 miles (+2,213)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,779 miles
    Test number
    945023619816
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced End of chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass125,566 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    125,566 miles
    Test number
    669762349208
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail125,566 miles (+1,849)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,566 miles
    Test number
    230703331505
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,717 miles (+1,217)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    123,717 miles
    Test number
    193768807533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass122,500 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    122,500 miles
    Test number
    567120325724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Load area holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Load area holed and corroded

  9. Fail122,500 miles (+726)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,500 miles
    Test number
    394339896884
    • MajorNearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Load area holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Load area holed and corroded

  10. Pass121,774 miles (+3,249)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    121,774 miles
    Test number
    217629976319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Pass118,525 miles (+4,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,525 miles
    Test number
    146402068898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,717 miles (+8,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    113,717 miles
    Test number
    205035804489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass105,430 miles (+4,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,430 miles
    Test number
    162059549179
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass101,214 miles (+6,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,214 miles
    Test number
    483390982912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass94,406 miles (+9,723)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,406 miles
    Test number
    447419145179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteHigh level brake light in-op
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass84,683 miles (+8,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,683 miles
    Test number
    448063354180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass75,867 miles (+8,775)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,867 miles
    Test number
    576971353190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,092 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,092 miles
    Test number
    195689132112
    • NoteN/side rear tyre perished

  19. Fail67,091 miles (+4,734)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,091 miles
    Test number
    577889632173
    • FailureOffside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • NoteN/side rear tyre perished

  20. Pass62,357 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,357 miles
    Test number
    286276731415
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres begining to perish

  21. Fail62,357 miles (+5,212)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,357 miles
    Test number
    525326821196
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres begining to perish

  22. Pass57,145 miles (+1,003)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,145 miles
    Test number
    613462530136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront and rear bumper mounts under plastic are corroded
    • NoteN/s/r handbrake effort is slightly low
    • NoteO/s door mirror backing is broken

  23. Pass56,142 miles (+1,982)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,142 miles
    Test number
    994635859107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass54,160 miles (+3,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,160 miles
    Test number
    532789348151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass51,021 miles (+4,581)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,021 miles
    Test number
    794098737149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,440 miles
    Test number
    353410956185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T985 LNV

Does T985 LNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T985 LNV expired on 28 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T985 LNV?
The MOT on T985 LNV expired on 28 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T985 LNV done?
T985 LNV was recorded at 133,864 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 4,602 miles a year.
Has T985 LNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T985 LNV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T985 LNV 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 T985 LNV find?
T985 LNV passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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