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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,493 cc

J8 GCCMOT history

J8 GCC is a blue petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 42,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
42,539 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 GCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,493 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 GCC was last recorded at 42,539 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,533 miles · 16 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,539 miles
  • 2024 – 35,954 miles
  • 2023 – 27,587 miles
  • 2022 – 22,212 miles
  • 2021 – 16,189 miles
  • 2020 – 14,977 miles
  • 2019 – 13,013 miles
  • 2018 – 12,866 miles
  • 2017 – 11,090 miles
  • 2016 – 10,624 miles
  • 2015 – 10,463 miles
  • 2014 – 10,280 miles
  • 2013 – 9,696 miles
  • 2012 – 9,404 miles
  • 2011 – 8,989 miles
  • 2010 – 8,664 miles
  • 2009 – 7,904 miles
  • 2008 – 7,539 miles
  • 2006 – 5,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,539 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,539 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    42,539 miles
    Test number
    189878003918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail42,533 miles (+6,579)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,533 miles
    Test number
    873889358023
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass35,954 miles (+8,367)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    35,954 miles
    Test number
    326022190517
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass27,587 miles (+5,375)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    27,587 miles
    Test number
    642771225051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass22,212 miles (+6,023)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    22,212 miles
    Test number
    403407725084
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass16,189 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    16,189 miles
    Test number
    856838416386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass14,977 miles (+1,964)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    14,977 miles
    Test number
    166077413395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has general corrosion

  8. Pass13,013 miles (+147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    13,013 miles
    Test number
    273978444846
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass12,866 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    12,866 miles
    Test number
    517433915466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass11,090 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    11,090 miles
    Test number
    258762526324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass10,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    10,624 miles
    Test number
    909892965748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail10,624 miles (+161)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,624 miles
    Test number
    284382433498
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Fail10,463 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,463 miles
    Test number
    587233915171
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre outer wall wall cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer side wall cracked/splits

  14. Pass10,463 miles (+183)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    10,463 miles
    Test number
    688243615184
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre outer wall wall cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer side wall cracked/splits

  15. Pass10,280 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    10,280 miles
    Test number
    528575804123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,696 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    9,696 miles
    Test number
    299425603127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,404 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    9,404 miles
    Test number
    106597502135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,989 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    8,989 miles
    Test number
    385220611174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,664 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    8,664 miles
    Test number
    932622610164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,904 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    7,904 miles
    Test number
    590809519198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,539 miles (+2,490)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    7,539 miles
    Test number
    610149818152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass5,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    5,049 miles
    Test number
    253164126194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 GCC

Does J8 GCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 GCC is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 GCC?
The MOT on J8 GCC is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 GCC done?
J8 GCC was recorded at 42,539 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 1,915 miles a year.
Has J8 GCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 GCC has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 GCC 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 J8 GCC find?
J8 GCC passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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