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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,997 cc

KP05 HKLMOT history

KP05 HKL is a black diesel Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2023
Mileage
142,896 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KP05 HKL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

KP05 HKL was last recorded at 142,896 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 8,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,759 miles · 10 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
8,137 miles
Average per year
7,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,896 miles
  • 2022 – 134,759 miles
  • 2021 – 125,562 miles
  • 2019 – 115,458 miles
  • 2018 – 105,885 miles
  • 2017 – 95,986 miles
  • 2016 – 83,642 miles
  • 2015 – 79,000 miles
  • 2014 – 72,849 miles
  • 2013 – 69,035 miles
  • 2012 – 61,973 miles
  • 2011 – 56,538 miles
  • 2010 – 50,279 miles
  • 2009 – 37,452 miles
  • 2008 – 27,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,896 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,896 miles (+8,137)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,896 miles
    Test number
    441923492460
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass134,759 miles (+9,197)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    134,759 miles
    Test number
    346975078726
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lens damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
  3. Pass125,562 miles (+2,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,562 miles
    Test number
    170541312336
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail123,553 miles (+8,095)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,553 miles
    Test number
    529707541626
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass115,458 miles (+9,573)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    115,458 miles
    Test number
    837247050716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,885 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,885 miles
    Test number
    609446163106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail105,855 miles (+9,869)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,855 miles
    Test number
    957189299821
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass95,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,986 miles
    Test number
    269549469527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,986 miles (+12,344)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,986 miles
    Test number
    459388556319
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  10. Pass83,642 miles (+4,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,642 miles
    Test number
    403328442167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
  11. Pass79,000 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,000 miles
    Test number
    245174185135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  12. Fail79,000 miles (+6,151)3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,000 miles
    Test number
    275164585414
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  13. Pass72,849 miles (+3,814)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,849 miles
    Test number
    715763464104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,035 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,035 miles
    Test number
    585265083176
    • NoteCentre exhaust slightly deteriorated
  15. Fail69,030 miles (+7,057)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,030 miles
    Test number
    738170983156
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteCentre exhaust slightly deteriorated
  16. Pass61,973 miles (+5,435)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,973 miles
    Test number
    567496332171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
  17. Pass56,538 miles (+6,259)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,538 miles
    Test number
    599626921131
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass50,279 miles (+12,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,279 miles
    Test number
    742438610168
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass37,452 miles (+9,975)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,452 miles
    Test number
    400742729128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,477 miles
    Test number
    312163528171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KP05 HKL

Does KP05 HKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on KP05 HKL expired on 17 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on KP05 HKL?
The MOT on KP05 HKL expired on 17 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has KP05 HKL done?
KP05 HKL was recorded at 142,896 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 7,734 miles a year.
Has KP05 HKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KP05 HKL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on KP05 HKL 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 KP05 HKL find?
KP05 HKL failed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with 7 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside rear service brake effort inadequate at a wheel, and 6 more.

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