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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,590 cc

J8 GDWMOT history

J8 GDW is a silver petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2022
Mileage
82,800 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 GDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

J8 GDW was last recorded at 82,800 miles on 9 Nov 2022, 232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,568 miles · 1 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
232 miles
Average per year
3,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 82,800 miles
  • 2021 – 82,568 miles
  • 2020 – 82,121 miles
  • 2019 – 82,005 miles
  • 2018 – 81,893 miles
  • 2017 – 81,545 miles
  • 2016 – 81,302 miles
  • 2015 – 80,912 miles
  • 2014 – 80,600 miles
  • 2013 – 79,613 miles
  • 2012 – 74,050 miles
  • 2011 – 67,499 miles
  • 2010 – 60,971 miles
  • 2009 – 53,557 miles
  • 2008 – 47,225 miles
  • 2007 – 40,403 miles
  • 2006 – 33,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,800 miles
  • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorFront Service brake grabbing severely both (1.2.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail82,800 miles (+232)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,800 miles
    Test number
    698225901644
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Service brake grabbing severely both (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass82,568 miles (+447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,568 miles
    Test number
    184465513409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing at air box. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass82,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,121 miles
    Test number
    769374875040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail82,121 miles (+116)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,121 miles
    Test number
    971900143541
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  5. Pass82,005 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,005 miles
    Test number
    729194810898
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side inner wing holed by corrosion at airbox mounting

  6. Fail82,005 miles (+112)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,005 miles
    Test number
    994278819384
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side inner wing holed by corrosion at airbox mounting

  7. Pass81,893 miles (+348)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,893 miles
    Test number
    257468031758
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle condition underneath is heavily corroded

  8. Pass81,545 miles (+243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,545 miles
    Test number
    813700430426
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass81,302 miles (+390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,302 miles
    Test number
    854193193074
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass80,912 miles (+312)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,912 miles
    Test number
    969181985172
    • NoteBoth sills are covered

  11. Pass80,600 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,600 miles
    Test number
    818131984160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,613 miles (+5,563)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,613 miles
    Test number
    926580083108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,050 miles
    Test number
    588925472167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,050 miles (+6,551)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,050 miles
    Test number
    828104272192
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass67,499 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,499 miles
    Test number
    796221381193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,376 miles (+6,405)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,376 miles
    Test number
    887175871118
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs badly pitted

  17. Pass60,971 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,971 miles
    Test number
    511881380131
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn on inner surface

  18. Fail60,971 miles (+7,414)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,971 miles
    Test number
    941411780124
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn on inner surface

  19. Pass53,557 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,557 miles
    Test number
    212909769146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade torn.

  20. Fail53,557 miles (+6,332)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,557 miles
    Test number
    134539069181
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade torn.

  21. Pass47,225 miles (+6,822)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,225 miles
    Test number
    782532778177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,403 miles (+6,881)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,403 miles
    Test number
    232260887431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  23. Pass33,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,522 miles
    Test number
    840538256199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 GDW

Does J8 GDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 GDW expired on 19 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 GDW?
The MOT on J8 GDW expired on 19 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 GDW done?
J8 GDW was recorded at 82,800 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2022, an average of 3,000 miles a year.
Has J8 GDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 GDW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 GDW 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 GDW find?
J8 GDW failed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2022 with 8 major defects: emissions not tested exhaust blowing; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front service brake grabbing severely both, and 5 more.

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