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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,590 cc

L16 RMHMOT history

L16 RMH is a silver petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
120,179 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 RMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 RMH was last recorded at 120,179 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 3,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,120 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,059 miles
Average per year
5,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,179 miles
  • 2024 – 113,388 miles
  • 2023 – 109,137 miles
  • 2022 – 103,551 miles
  • 2021 – 97,610 miles
  • 2020 – 92,324 miles
  • 2019 – 84,696 miles
  • 2018 – 75,123 miles
  • 2017 – 66,527 miles
  • 2016 – 57,950 miles
  • 2015 – 53,468 miles
  • 2014 – 49,030 miles
  • 2013 – 46,615 miles
  • 2012 – 44,850 miles
  • 2011 – 42,969 miles
  • 2010 – 40,919 miles
  • 2009 – 39,192 miles
  • 2007 – 27,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,179 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderseal has been applied across all of the underside of vehicle

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear stop lamp lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,179 miles (+3,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,179 miles
    Test number
    144216119038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal has been applied across all of the underside of vehicle

  2. Pass117,120 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,120 miles
    Test number
    437137602335
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail117,120 miles (+3,732)1 dangerous8 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,120 miles
    Test number
    715595029621
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre to offside rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass113,388 miles (+4,251)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,388 miles
    Test number
    128567299500
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ' D ' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass109,137 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,137 miles
    Test number
    990107376488
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail109,137 miles (+5,586)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,137 miles
    Test number
    949680621414
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass103,551 miles (+5,941)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,551 miles
    Test number
    218571373959
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels

  8. Pass97,610 miles (+5,286)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,610 miles
    Test number
    232176919587
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,324 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    92,324 miles
    Test number
    127316294326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear stop lamp lens damaged

  10. Fail92,323 miles (+7,627)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,323 miles
    Test number
    173268977611
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear stop lamp lens damaged

  11. Pass84,696 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,696 miles
    Test number
    295588267336
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged tape applied (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail84,694 miles (+9,571)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,694 miles
    Test number
    106462114973
    • 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged tape applied (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass75,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,123 miles
    Test number
    556664947336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,123 miles (+8,596)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,123 miles
    Test number
    922442789216
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass66,527 miles (+8,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,527 miles
    Test number
    144656783129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in center (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass57,950 miles (+4,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,950 miles
    Test number
    498373364982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass53,468 miles (+4,438)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,468 miles
    Test number
    147805735071
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust deteriorated

  18. Pass49,030 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    49,030 miles
    Test number
    675201514005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,615 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,615 miles
    Test number
    826662613082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,850 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,850 miles
    Test number
    855588422038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,969 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,969 miles
    Test number
    398709121037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,919 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,919 miles
    Test number
    123023030431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,192 miles (+12,109)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,192 miles
    Test number
    642960749023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,083 miles
    Test number
    992933547218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 RMH

Does L16 RMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 RMH is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 RMH?
The MOT on L16 RMH is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 RMH done?
L16 RMH was recorded at 120,179 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 5,122 miles a year.
Has L16 RMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 RMH has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 RMH 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 L16 RMH find?
L16 RMH passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm; underseal has been applied across all of the underside of vehicle.

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