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Suzuki Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T993 BCYMOT history

T993 BCY is a blue petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2022
Mileage
96,163 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T993 BCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T993 BCY was last recorded at 96,163 miles on 23 Dec 2021, 2,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jan 2016: 73,311 miles, lower than 73,416 miles on 11 Jan 2016.
  • 18 Jan 2017: 8,015 miles, lower than 73,311 miles on 19 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,511 miles · 9 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
2,652 miles
Average per year
4,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 96,163 miles
  • 2020 – 93,511 miles
  • 2019 – 93,471 miles
  • 2018 – 86,807 miles
  • 2017 – 8,015 miles
  • 2016 – 73,311 miles
  • 2015 – 66,611 miles
  • 2014 – 62,634 miles
  • 2013 – 58,437 miles
  • 2012 – 53,524 miles
  • 2011 – 48,405 miles
  • 2010 – 44,857 miles
  • 2009 – 41,828 miles
  • 2008 – 37,694 miles
  • 2007 – 34,780 miles
  • 2006 – 32,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,163 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryLong park brake travel

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.

  • Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,163 miles (+2,652)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,163 miles
    Test number
    194485100077
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLong park brake travel

  2. Pass93,511 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,511 miles
    Test number
    419029439128
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle as been under sealed

  3. Fail93,471 miles11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,471 miles
    Test number
    217172217251
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail93,471 miles (+6,664)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,471 miles
    Test number
    788078535757
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,807 miles (+78,792)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,807 miles
    Test number
    219081148659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass8,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    8,015 miles
    Test number
    288045949069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail8,015 miles (-65,296)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,015 miles
    Test number
    400463529894
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  8. Pass73,311 miles (-105)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,311 miles
    Test number
    172295329381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,416 miles (+6,805)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,416 miles
    Test number
    984848354535
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass66,611 miles (+3,977)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,611 miles
    Test number
    248584525032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,634 miles (+4,197)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,634 miles
    Test number
    968317484093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,437 miles (+4,913)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,437 miles
    Test number
    189374093051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,524 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,524 miles
    Test number
    196571592425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,405 miles (+3,548)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,405 miles
    Test number
    177419191084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,857 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,857 miles
    Test number
    350288810182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,828 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,828 miles
    Test number
    462325569031
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass41,828 miles (+4,134)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,828 miles
    Test number
    843135669085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,694 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,694 miles
    Test number
    333320968009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,780 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,780 miles
    Test number
    541555667026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,430 miles
    Test number
    453991366015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T993 BCY

Does T993 BCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T993 BCY expired on 22 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T993 BCY?
The MOT on T993 BCY expired on 22 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T993 BCY done?
T993 BCY was recorded at 96,163 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2021, an average of 4,031 miles a year.
Has T993 BCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T993 BCY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T993 BCY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T993 BCY find?
T993 BCY passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2021 with 10 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount, and 7 more.

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