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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 2,493 cc

S23 VDBMOT history

S23 VDB is a gold petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2023
Mileage
90,593 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 VDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,493 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 VDB was last recorded at 90,593 miles on 5 Dec 2022, 1,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Nov 2006: 47,387 miles, lower than 49,985 miles on 25 Oct 2006.
  • 16 Nov 2016: 51,373 miles, lower than 78,960 miles on 2 Dec 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,420 miles · 7 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,173 miles
Average per year
2,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 90,593 miles
  • 2021 – 89,420 miles
  • 2020 – 89,048 miles
  • 2019 – 88,077 miles
  • 2018 – 86,000 miles
  • 2017 – 83,683 miles
  • 2016 – 51,373 miles
  • 2015 – 78,960 miles
  • 2014 – 75,068 miles
  • 2013 – 70,837 miles
  • 2012 – 68,086 miles
  • 2011 – 65,151 miles
  • 2010 – 61,923 miles
  • 2009 – 59,368 miles
  • 2008 – 56,607 miles
  • 2007 – 52,536 miles
  • 2006 – 47,387 miles
  • 2005 – 41,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,593 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Bad oil leak from rear of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,593 miles (+1,173)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,593 miles
    Test number
    205242672873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,420 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,420 miles
    Test number
    213718587178
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded not within proscribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded not within proscribed area, close to body mounting but not affecting security.

  3. Fail89,420 miles (+372)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,420 miles
    Test number
    176664259495
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded not within proscribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded not within proscribed area, close to body mounting but not affecting security.

  4. Pass89,048 miles (+971)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,048 miles
    Test number
    405426215397
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,077 miles (+2,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,077 miles
    Test number
    369108030271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass86,000 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,000 miles
    Test number
    548246926640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,972 miles (+2,289)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,972 miles
    Test number
    295555493553
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass83,683 miles (+32,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,683 miles
    Test number
    862559291658
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine / sump

  9. Pass51,373 miles (-27,587)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    51,373 miles
    Test number
    373271860533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,960 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,960 miles
    Test number
    973533131678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBad oil leak from rear of engine

  11. Fail78,950 miles (+3,882)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,950 miles
    Test number
    486501999010
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBad oil leak from rear of engine

  12. Pass75,068 miles (+4,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,068 miles
    Test number
    987040334330
    • 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)

  13. Pass70,837 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,837 miles
    Test number
    218387133394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,086 miles (+33)1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,086 miles
    Test number
    856518132357
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth steering rack boots damp
    • NoteCorrosion developing in chassis
    • NoteCorrosion developing in various brake and suspension components
    • NoteFront discs corroded on insides
    • NoteFront pads look to be getting low
    • NoteN/s/r tyre close to limit
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

  15. Fail68,053 miles (+2,902)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,053 miles
    Test number
    515444932328
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth steering rack boots damp
    • NoteCorrosion developing in chassis
    • NoteCorrosion developing in various brake and suspension components
    • NoteFront discs corroded on insides
    • NoteFront pads look to be getting low
    • NoteN/s/r tyre close to limit
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

  16. Pass65,151 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,151 miles
    Test number
    409304431356
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail65,128 miles (+3,205)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,128 miles
    Test number
    966182031369
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass61,923 miles (+2,555)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,923 miles
    Test number
    314452040322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass59,368 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,368 miles
    Test number
    421757139483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,367 miles (+2,760)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,367 miles
    Test number
    573616539362
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

  21. Pass56,607 miles (+4,071)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,607 miles
    Test number
    250146638391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,536 miles (+5,149)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    52,536 miles
    Test number
    454804127434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,387 miles (-2,598)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    47,387 miles
    Test number
    631576826390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass49,985 miles (+8,009)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,985 miles
    Test number
    722008096299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brake pads look low

  25. Pass41,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    41,976 miles
    Test number
    380172795268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 VDB

Does S23 VDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 VDB expired on 14 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 VDB?
The MOT on S23 VDB expired on 14 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 VDB done?
S23 VDB was recorded at 90,593 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2022, an average of 2,838 miles a year.
Has S23 VDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 VDB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S23 VDB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S23 VDB find?
S23 VDB passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2022 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area, and 2 more.

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