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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,997 cc

AY 1542MOT history

AY 1542 is a silver diesel Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 11 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 124,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2024
Mileage
124,514 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2023
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AY 1542
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

AY 1542 was last recorded at 124,514 miles on 12 Oct 2023, 3,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,250 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,264 miles
Average per year
2,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,514 miles
  • 2022 – 121,250 miles
  • 2021 – 117,539 miles
  • 2020 – 116,866 miles
  • 2019 – 115,601 miles
  • 2017 – 112,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,514 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre is perished in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre is perished in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

9 tests since 25 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,514 miles (+3,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,514 miles
    Test number
    454007572035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass121,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,250 miles
    Test number
    226562539163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail121,250 miles (+3,711)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,250 miles
    Test number
    951054448042
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass117,539 miles (+673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,539 miles
    Test number
    982784806222
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass116,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,866 miles
    Test number
    903044000404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,866 miles (+1,265)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,866 miles
    Test number
    680225044771
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass115,601 miles (+3,290)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,601 miles
    Test number
    342764005270
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  8. Pass112,311 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    112,311 miles
    Test number
    730630442270
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is perished in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is perished in tread
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE CREATION AUTHORISED BY ANNE @ DVSA SOUTHAMPTON USING CHANNEL ISLANDS REGISTRATION - 01329 842358
  9. Fail112,311 miles1 failure12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,311 miles
    Test number
    650760029854
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is perished in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is perished in tread
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE CREATION AUTHORISED BY ANNE @ DVSA SOUTHAMPTON USING CHANNEL ISLANDS REGISTRATION - 01329 842358

Questions about AY 1542

What vehicle is registration AY 1542 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AY 1542 on a silver diesel Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 11 Jun 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does AY 1542 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on AY 1542 expired on 22 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on AY 1542?
The MOT on AY 1542 expired on 22 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has AY 1542 done?
AY 1542 was recorded at 124,514 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2023, an average of 2,019 miles a year.
Has AY 1542 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AY 1542 has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on AY 1542 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 AY 1542 find?
AY 1542 passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing.

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