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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LA51 CXZMOT history

LA51 CXZ is a black petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 18 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,428 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 CXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 CXZ was last recorded at 118,428 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,693 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
735 miles
Average per year
3,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,428 miles
  • 2025 – 117,693 miles
  • 2024 – 117,147 miles
  • 2023 – 116,544 miles
  • 2022 – 115,537 miles
  • 2020 – 113,875 miles
  • 2018 – 111,279 miles
  • 2017 – 109,536 miles
  • 2016 – 108,586 miles
  • 2015 – 107,316 miles
  • 2014 – 104,621 miles
  • 2013 – 100,827 miles
  • 2012 – 92,826 miles
  • 2011 – 87,487 miles
  • 2010 – 82,658 miles
  • 2009 – 76,006 miles
  • 2008 – 65,009 miles
  • 2007 – 53,207 miles
  • 2006 – 40,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,428 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,428 miles (+735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,428 miles
    Test number
    257025723928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass117,693 miles (+546)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    117,693 miles
    Test number
    162756000205
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split end (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass117,147 miles (+603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,147 miles
    Test number
    639001452330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass116,544 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    116,544 miles
    Test number
    391971325851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,537 miles (+1,662)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,537 miles
    Test number
    935725046180
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass113,875 miles (+1,316)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,875 miles
    Test number
    295174804138
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass112,559 miles (+1,280)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,559 miles
    Test number
    858877326466
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bind
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass111,279 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    111,279 miles
    Test number
    343563357782
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail111,262 miles (+1,726)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,262 miles
    Test number
    762480039362
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch on lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch on lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass109,536 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    109,536 miles
    Test number
    278164292216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,586 miles
    Test number
    455042853097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,586 miles (+1,270)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,586 miles
    Test number
    129902829785
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

  13. Pass107,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    107,316 miles
    Test number
    205124743813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,316 miles (+2,695)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,316 miles
    Test number
    175096612272
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass104,621 miles (+3,794)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    104,621 miles
    Test number
    168315444365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,827 miles (+2,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    100,827 miles
    Test number
    837011063366
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass97,901 miles (+5,075)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    97,901 miles
    Test number
    157403203049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,826 miles (+5,339)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    92,826 miles
    Test number
    868316302089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,487 miles (+4,829)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    87,487 miles
    Test number
    478106901088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,658 miles (+6,652)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    82,658 miles
    Test number
    971991910031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,006 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,006 miles
    Test number
    222168209011
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass76,006 miles (+10,997)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    76,006 miles
    Test number
    374028409049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,009 miles (+11,802)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,009 miles
    Test number
    170134808044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,207 miles (+13,109)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    53,207 miles
    Test number
    613323307051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    40,098 miles
    Test number
    283332616091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 CXZ

Does LA51 CXZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 CXZ is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 CXZ?
The MOT on LA51 CXZ is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 CXZ done?
LA51 CXZ was recorded at 118,428 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 3,914 miles a year.
Has LA51 CXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 CXZ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LA51 CXZ 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 LA51 CXZ find?
LA51 CXZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing.

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