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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,590 cc

BT04 HFAMOT history

BT04 HFA is a silver petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,588 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

BT04 HFA was last recorded at 82,588 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 1,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,267 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,321 miles
Average per year
3,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,588 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,588 miles (+1,321)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,588 miles
    Test number
    501106259124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,267 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,267 miles
    Test number
    186023417008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail81,263 miles (+403)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,263 miles
    Test number
    957483535537
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  4. Pass80,860 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    80,860 miles
    Test number
    980439436026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,824 miles (+680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,824 miles
    Test number
    200705267519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass79,144 miles (+160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,144 miles
    Test number
    655716471509
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass78,984 miles (+2,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,984 miles
    Test number
    719236331610
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass76,965 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,965 miles
    Test number
    894722155021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,036 miles
    Test number
    803545921733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail74,036 miles (+5,948)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,036 miles
    Test number
    947142543256
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass68,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,088 miles
    Test number
    453706981184
    • AdvisoryALL 4 TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

  12. Fail68,088 miles (+7,748)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,088 miles
    Test number
    693370572624
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt RUBBER SPLIT (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' THINGS HANGING FROM MIRROR (8.3.1e)
    • FailureRegistration plate obscured TOWBAR (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryALL 4 TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

  13. Pass60,340 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,340 miles
    Test number
    947571664078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop-link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop-link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Fail60,340 miles (+5,157)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,340 miles
    Test number
    796775334393
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate obscured tow bar (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop-link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop-link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass55,183 miles (+3,992)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,183 miles
    Test number
    172337583605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass51,191 miles (+3,931)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,191 miles
    Test number
    966257444230
    • NoteDrivers seat belt has been modified at lower attachment to extend belt but is secure.

  17. Pass47,260 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,260 miles
    Test number
    988489243254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush 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)
    • NotePetrusion on rear bumper covered by tape at time of test.

  18. Fail47,260 miles (+3,501)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,260 miles
    Test number
    429789343234
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush 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)
    • NotePetrusion on rear bumper covered by tape at time of test.

  19. Pass43,759 miles (+3,811)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,759 miles
    Test number
    367105452294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,948 miles (+3,224)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,948 miles
    Test number
    585976661225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,724 miles (+4,435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,724 miles
    Test number
    250436860255
    • NoteOffside front seat belt has extension fitted

  22. Pass32,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,289 miles
    Test number
    721383079237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,289 miles (+4,977)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,289 miles
    Test number
    792743279213
    • Repaired at testOffside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  24. Fail27,312 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,312 miles
    Test number
    341455278270
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

  25. Pass27,312 miles (+4,679)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,312 miles
    Test number
    364225178240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,633 miles (+7,003)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,633 miles
    Test number
    301172807319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,630 miles
    Test number
    914003227084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BT04 HFA

When is the MOT due on BT04 HFA?
The MOT on BT04 HFA is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BT04 HFA done?
BT04 HFA was recorded at 82,588 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 3,534 miles a year.
Has BT04 HFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BT04 HFA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on BT04 HFA 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 BT04 HFA find?
BT04 HFA passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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