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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

S40 AEJMOT history

S40 AEJ is a silver petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2022
Mileage
114,188 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 AEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 AEJ was last recorded at 114,188 miles on 9 Dec 2021, 3,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,291 miles · 15 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
3,897 miles
Average per year
6,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 114,188 miles
  • 2020 – 110,291 miles
  • 2019 – 106,482 miles
  • 2018 – 101,888 miles
  • 2017 – 95,890 miles
  • 2016 – 88,554 miles
  • 2015 – 81,648 miles
  • 2014 – 72,800 miles
  • 2013 – 66,330 miles
  • 2012 – 60,239 miles
  • 2011 – 53,640 miles
  • 2010 – 47,808 miles
  • 2009 – 40,370 miles
  • 2008 – 31,817 miles
  • 2007 – 24,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,188 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,188 miles (+3,897)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,188 miles
    Test number
    869890635394
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass110,291 miles (+78)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,291 miles
    Test number
    371152719769
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail110,213 miles (+3,731)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,213 miles
    Test number
    760836630760
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass106,482 miles (+29)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,482 miles
    Test number
    576830151622
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail106,453 miles (+4,565)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,453 miles
    Test number
    722162543707
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass101,888 miles (+5,998)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,888 miles
    Test number
    571467622871
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass95,890 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,890 miles
    Test number
    155817042179
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion Throughout (6.1.A.1)

  8. Fail95,890 miles (+7,336)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,890 miles
    Test number
    351781918397
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion Throughout (6.1.A.1)

  9. Pass88,554 miles (+6,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,554 miles
    Test number
    934767515010
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joint locating spring loose

  10. Pass81,648 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,648 miles
    Test number
    894634089960
    • AdvisoryEngine Management light on
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have uneven wear to inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  11. Fail81,648 miles (+8,848)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,648 miles
    Test number
    419670623040
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine Management light on
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have uneven wear to inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  12. Pass72,800 miles (+6,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,800 miles
    Test number
    535221344243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass66,330 miles (+6,091)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,330 miles
    Test number
    376521943451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass60,239 miles (+6,599)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,239 miles
    Test number
    266354042280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,640 miles (+5,832)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,640 miles
    Test number
    497328231218
    • NoteFront brake imbalance at 25%
    • NoteFront brake pads worn + on minimum thickness

  16. Pass47,808 miles (+7,438)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,808 miles
    Test number
    780347130245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,370 miles (+8,553)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,370 miles
    Test number
    911361439281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,817 miles (+7,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,817 miles
    Test number
    380217048452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass24,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,006 miles
    Test number
    380804147409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,006 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,006 miles
    Test number
    672123747261
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S40 AEJ

Does S40 AEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 AEJ expired on 14 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 AEJ?
The MOT on S40 AEJ expired on 14 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 AEJ done?
S40 AEJ was recorded at 114,188 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2021, an average of 6,317 miles a year.
Has S40 AEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 AEJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on S40 AEJ 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 S40 AEJ find?
S40 AEJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; coolant leak radiator; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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