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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,870 cc

L13 SPSMOT history

L13 SPS is a grey diesel Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 56,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

L13 SPS grey Suzuki Grand – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
56,207 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 SPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 SPS was last recorded at 56,207 miles on 6 May 2026, 1,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,203 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,004 miles
Average per year
1,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,207 miles
  • 2025 – 55,203 miles
  • 2024 – 54,537 miles
  • 2023 – 53,919 miles
  • 2022 – 53,140 miles
  • 2021 – 52,333 miles
  • 2020 – 51,520 miles
  • 2019 – 49,858 miles
  • 2018 – 48,764 miles
  • 2017 – 47,698 miles
  • 2016 – 43,054 miles
  • 2015 – 40,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,207 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,207 miles (+1,004)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    56,207 miles
    Test number
    723044176840
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass55,203 miles (+666)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    55,203 miles
    Test number
    451689145531
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass54,537 miles (+618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    54,537 miles
    Test number
    988781698741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass53,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    53,919 miles
    Test number
    105917305678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail53,911 miles (+771)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,911 miles
    Test number
    942541805259
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass53,140 miles (+807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    53,140 miles
    Test number
    797029034047
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar link boot deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass52,333 miles (+813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    52,333 miles
    Test number
    461145148361
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads starting to wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at union end
  8. Pass51,520 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    51,520 miles
    Test number
    273364314126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,858 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,858 miles
    Test number
    991765527607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,764 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,764 miles
    Test number
    966468071803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,698 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,698 miles
    Test number
    900637143078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,054 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,054 miles
    Test number
    739068988976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,053 miles
    Test number
    235141385163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 SPS

Does L13 SPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 SPS is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 SPS?
The MOT on L13 SPS is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 SPS done?
L13 SPS was recorded at 56,207 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 1,489 miles a year.
Has L13 SPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 SPS has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L13 SPS 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 L13 SPS find?
L13 SPS passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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