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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,590 cc

K8 DCMMOT history

K8 DCM is a red petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 6 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
95,634 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 DCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 DCM was last recorded at 95,634 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,633 miles · 17 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,634 miles
  • 2025 – 89,317 miles
  • 2024 – 80,452 miles
  • 2023 – 74,458 miles
  • 2022 – 73,202 miles
  • 2021 – 71,089 miles
  • 2020 – 69,607 miles
  • 2019 – 68,264 miles
  • 2018 – 66,901 miles
  • 2016 – 60,029 miles
  • 2015 – 53,728 miles
  • 2014 – 44,437 miles
  • 2013 – 34,222 miles
  • 2012 – 24,104 miles
  • 2011 – 22,321 miles
  • 2010 – 19,451 miles
  • 2009 – 15,176 miles
  • 2007 – 9,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,634 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both deteriorating

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,634 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    95,634 miles
    Test number
    223281991081
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,633 miles (+6,316)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,633 miles
    Test number
    529774902443
    • 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,317 miles (+8,865)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,317 miles
    Test number
    195321894532
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,452 miles (+5,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,452 miles
    Test number
    313772942602
    • AdvisorySlight corroded both front chassis

  5. Pass74,458 miles (+152)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,458 miles
    Test number
    940779877099
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEntire under body under sealed
    • AdvisoryParking brake has insufficient travel

  6. Fail74,306 miles (+1,104)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,306 miles
    Test number
    248655406538
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle area (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass73,202 miles (+2,113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,202 miles
    Test number
    963642732596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,089 miles (+1,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,089 miles
    Test number
    163482287975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (heavy and dripping onto exhaust) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass69,607 miles (+8)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,607 miles
    Test number
    912432686540
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive further investigation needed (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail69,599 miles (+1,335)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,599 miles
    Test number
    990020807362
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding both front wheels have excessive bind (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive further investigation needed (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass68,264 miles (+1,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,264 miles
    Test number
    586756059896
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass66,901 miles (+6,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,901 miles
    Test number
    644179093533
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main and rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass60,029 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,029 miles
    Test number
    855956169189
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail60,029 miles (+6,301)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,029 miles
    Test number
    157591241786
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass53,728 miles (+9,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    53,728 miles
    Test number
    340561856778
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass44,437 miles (+10,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,437 miles
    Test number
    235775224227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass34,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,222 miles
    Test number
    329486123233
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail34,222 miles (+10,118)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,222 miles
    Test number
    909296823240
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass24,104 miles (+1,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,104 miles
    Test number
    458725942037
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass22,321 miles (+2,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,321 miles
    Test number
    977680161003
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass19,451 miles (+4,275)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    19,451 miles
    Test number
    261466150010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine managment light illuminated
    • NoteRear number plate partically obscured by tow bar
    • NoteTailgate handle partically broken

  22. Pass15,176 miles (+5,212)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    15,176 miles
    Test number
    454182949062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    9,964 miles
    Test number
    123700747294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 DCM

Does K8 DCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 DCM is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 DCM?
The MOT on K8 DCM is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 DCM done?
K8 DCM was recorded at 95,634 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 4,636 miles a year.
Has K8 DCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 DCM has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 DCM 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 K8 DCM find?
K8 DCM passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage, and 1 more.

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