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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,493 cc

LS51 CENMOT history

LS51 CEN is a black petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 10 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2025
Mileage
118,134 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 CEN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,493 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 CEN was last recorded at 118,134 miles on 2 Feb 2024, 1,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,742 miles · 21 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,392 miles
Average per year
5,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,134 miles
  • 2023 – 116,742 miles
  • 2022 – 115,051 miles
  • 2020 – 110,841 miles
  • 2019 – 108,192 miles
  • 2018 – 100,667 miles
  • 2016 – 93,576 miles
  • 2015 – 90,483 miles
  • 2014 – 88,552 miles
  • 2013 – 83,797 miles
  • 2012 – 76,672 miles
  • 2011 – 71,315 miles
  • 2010 – 62,733 miles
  • 2009 – 51,037 miles
  • 2008 – 40,197 miles
  • 2007 – 31,546 miles
  • 2006 – 23,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,134 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear BOTH LAMPS

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,134 miles (+1,392)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,134 miles
    Test number
    461109752508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass116,742 miles (+44)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    116,742 miles
    Test number
    634087402453
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear BOTH LAMPS (4.7.1 (a))

  3. Fail116,698 miles (+1,647)10 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,698 miles
    Test number
    653156951205
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect KICK UP TO WRONG SIDE (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect KICK UP TO WRONG SIDE (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear BOTH LAMPS (4.7.1 (a))

  4. Pass115,051 miles (+4,210)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,051 miles
    Test number
    353135059778
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,841 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,841 miles
    Test number
    583539424159
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

  6. Fail110,841 miles (+2,649)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,841 miles
    Test number
    722454281816
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

  7. Pass108,192 miles (+7,525)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,192 miles
    Test number
    315769084117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,667 miles (+7,091)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,667 miles
    Test number
    255257839338
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    93,576 miles
    Test number
    981641352283
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail93,576 miles (+3,093)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,576 miles
    Test number
    706885557933
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass90,483 miles (+1,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    90,483 miles
    Test number
    568937901529
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass88,552 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,552 miles
    Test number
    215057864293
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Fail88,552 miles (+4,755)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,552 miles
    Test number
    398857864248
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass83,797 miles (+14)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,797 miles
    Test number
    206057763293
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail83,783 miles (+7,111)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,783 miles
    Test number
    675953463257
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass76,672 miles (+5,357)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,672 miles
    Test number
    928455242207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass71,315 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,315 miles
    Test number
    949775141229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,310 miles (+8,577)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,310 miles
    Test number
    749654041224
    • DangerousNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass62,733 miles (+11,696)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,733 miles
    Test number
    601249830236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,037 miles (+10,840)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,037 miles
    Test number
    394401649431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,197 miles (+8,651)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,197 miles
    Test number
    904372448274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,546 miles (+8,245)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,546 miles
    Test number
    342715737256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,301 miles
    Test number
    450465156280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 CEN

Does LS51 CEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 CEN expired on 1 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 CEN?
The MOT on LS51 CEN expired on 1 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 CEN done?
LS51 CEN was recorded at 118,134 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2024, an average of 5,453 miles a year.
Has LS51 CEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 CEN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS51 CEN 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 LS51 CEN find?
LS51 CEN passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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