Suzuki Grand Vitara
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,493 cc
S46 KUGMOT history
S46 KUG is a red petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 31 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 121,124 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 121,124 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 22 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,417 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S46 KUG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Grand Vitara
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,493 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S46 KUG was last recorded at 121,124 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Jan 2008: 28,873 miles, lower than 59,407 miles on 26 Jan 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 120,985 miles · 24 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 139 miles
- Average per year
- 3,417 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 121,124 miles
- 2024 – 108,493 miles
- 2023 – 103,061 miles
- 2022 – 101,378 miles
- 2021 – 99,932 miles
- 2020 – 97,509 miles
- 2019 – 88,686 miles
- 2018 – 80,684 miles
- 2017 – 77,667 miles
- 2016 – 76,767 miles
- 2015 – 76,413 miles
- 2014 – 75,753 miles
- 2013 – 75,371 miles
- 2012 – 74,885 miles
- 2011 – 74,161 miles
- 2010 – 73,327 miles
- 2009 – 72,176 miles
- 2008 – 28,873 miles
- 2007 – 59,407 miles
- 2006 – 54,030 miles
- 2005 – 51,240 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,124 miles
- AdvisoryFront body support bushes splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFuel filler l#flap fuel filler flap insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BODY CORRODED/CHASSIS MOUNT
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BODY CORRODED /CHASSIS MOUNT
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 17 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,124 miles (+139)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 121,124 miles
- Test number
- 338874463769
- AdvisoryFront body support bushes split
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filler l#flap fuel filler flap insecure
Fail120,985 miles (+12,492)3 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,985 miles
- Test number
- 909919350476
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront body support bushes split
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filler l#flap fuel filler flap insecure
Pass108,493 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 108,493 miles
- Test number
- 519571146304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,493 miles (+5,432)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,493 miles
- Test number
- 846338703189
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass103,061 miles (+1,683)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 103,061 miles
- Test number
- 152641508831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,378 miles (+1,446)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 101,378 miles
- Test number
- 961515065426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,932 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 99,932 miles
- Test number
- 271694567896
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BODY CORRODED/CHASSIS MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BODY CORRODED /CHASSIS MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail99,928 miles (+2,419)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,928 miles
- Test number
- 382083919744
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn AXLE CONTROL ARM BUSH FRONT AND REAR (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn AXLE CONTROL ARM BUSH FRONT AND REAR (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BODY CORRODED /CHASSIS MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BODY CORRODED/CHASSIS MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BODY CORRODED /CHASSIS MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,509 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 97,509 miles
- Test number
- 201230566551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,508 miles (+8,822)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,508 miles
- Test number
- 284485086252
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower creek from ball joint area
Pass88,686 miles (+8,002)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 88,686 miles
- Test number
- 122966927057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,684 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 80,684 miles
- Test number
- 635321225689
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail80,684 miles (+3,017)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,684 miles
- Test number
- 598564252316
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass77,667 miles (+592)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 77,667 miles
- Test number
- 933127575958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,075 miles (+308)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 77,075 miles
- Test number
- 417167874432
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass76,767 miles (+354)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 76,767 miles
- Test number
- 511007602855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,413 miles (+660)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 76,413 miles
- Test number
- 325530525057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,753 miles (+382)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 75,753 miles
- Test number
- 489505014082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,371 miles (+486)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 75,371 miles
- Test number
- 578397713020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,885 miles (+724)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 74,885 miles
- Test number
- 476519612041
- NoteSlight play in n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joints.
Pass74,161 miles (+834)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 74,161 miles
- Test number
- 959461821010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,327 miles (+1,151)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 73,327 miles
- Test number
- 973614310084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,176 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,176 miles
- Test number
- 161103619013
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass72,176 miles (+43,303)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 72,176 miles
- Test number
- 640923919043
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass28,873 miles (-30,534)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 28,873 miles
- Test number
- 542723808027
- NoteNOTE n/s front tyre ON limit
Pass59,407 miles (+5,377)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 59,407 miles
- Test number
- 423436427098
- 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)
Fail54,030 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,030 miles
- Test number
- 913273036170
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- NoteNs rack boot damp
Pass54,030 miles (+2,790)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2007
- Odometer
- 54,030 miles
- Test number
- 964203736187
- NoteNs rack boot damp
Pass51,240 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 51,240 miles
- Test number
- 904088365142
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteOsf wheel slight bind
Questions about S46 KUG
- Does S46 KUG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S46 KUG is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S46 KUG?
- The MOT on S46 KUG is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S46 KUG done?
- S46 KUG was recorded at 121,124 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 3,417 miles a year.
- Has S46 KUG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S46 KUG has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S46 KUG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S46 KUG find?
- S46 KUG passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front body support bushes split; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 3 more.
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