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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LB51 NMKMOT history

LB51 NMK is a green petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 12 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2023
Mileage
107,115 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 NMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB51 NMK was last recorded at 107,115 miles on 19 Jan 2023, 4,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,706 miles · 24 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4,409 miles
Average per year
3,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,115 miles
  • 2022 – 102,706 miles
  • 2021 – 102,416 miles
  • 2020 – 102,053 miles
  • 2019 – 101,066 miles
  • 2017 – 99,893 miles
  • 2016 – 99,146 miles
  • 2014 – 94,751 miles
  • 2013 – 88,574 miles
  • 2012 – 82,994 miles
  • 2011 – 77,219 miles
  • 2010 – 71,319 miles
  • 2009 – 64,569 miles
  • 2007 – 57,500 miles
  • 2006 – 50,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,115 miles
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn slight play [ may need attention soon]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail107,115 miles (+4,409)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,115 miles
    Test number
    206055749826
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass102,706 miles (+290)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,706 miles
    Test number
    923809094138
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear diff leak

  3. Pass102,416 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,416 miles
    Test number
    415255351331
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail102,410 miles (+357)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,410 miles
    Test number
    322856660291
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass102,053 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,053 miles
    Test number
    651346668274
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn slight play [ may need attention soon] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorating beam image slightly distorted (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySide steps corroded

  6. Fail102,052 miles (+986)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,052 miles
    Test number
    853358715614
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn slight play [ may need attention soon] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorating beam image slightly distorted (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySide steps corroded

  7. Pass101,066 miles (+22)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,066 miles
    Test number
    353259742538
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth side steps corroded
    • AdvisoryRear door handle broken but can still open door

  8. Fail101,044 miles (+1,151)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,044 miles
    Test number
    497972146447
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated handbrake travel (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible tow bar in the way (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth side steps corroded
    • AdvisoryRear door handle broken but can still open door

  9. Pass99,893 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,893 miles
    Test number
    560467736473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside HEADLAMP outer lens deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside PARKING BRAKE slower in application may need attention soon slight lever travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE cracked and perished in tread cord not exposed at test will need attention soon (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryREAR DOOR OUTER HANDLE BROKEN
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight drag both front brakes may need attention soon
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear chassis and underbody

  10. Fail99,893 miles (+747)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,893 miles
    Test number
    587796263502
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside HEADLAMP outer lens deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside PARKING BRAKE slower in application may need attention soon slight lever travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE cracked and perished in tread cord not exposed at test will need attention soon (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryREAR DOOR OUTER HANDLE BROKEN
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight drag both front brakes may need attention soon
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear chassis and underbody

  11. Pass99,146 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,146 miles
    Test number
    981384754902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,144 miles (+4,393)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,144 miles
    Test number
    620903696016
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass94,751 miles (+6,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    94,751 miles
    Test number
    428614924460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass88,574 miles (+5,580)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,574 miles
    Test number
    969022783266
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass82,994 miles (+5,775)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,994 miles
    Test number
    565424582243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,219 miles (+5,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    77,219 miles
    Test number
    895003961252
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass71,319 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,319 miles
    Test number
    790423770249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail71,319 miles (+6,750)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,319 miles
    Test number
    952893370231
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass64,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,569 miles
    Test number
    491527869272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,569 miles (+10,069)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,569 miles
    Test number
    390427769487
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass57,500 miles (+6,927)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,500 miles
    Test number
    573725797264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,573 miles (+7,906)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    50,573 miles
    Test number
    593336676246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,667 miles
    Test number
    923690816077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 NMK

Does LB51 NMK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 NMK expired on 25 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 NMK?
The MOT on LB51 NMK expired on 25 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 NMK done?
LB51 NMK was recorded at 107,115 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2023, an average of 3,786 miles a year.
Has LB51 NMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 NMK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB51 NMK 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 LB51 NMK find?
LB51 NMK failed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2023 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside front direction indicator incorrect colour, and 5 more.

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