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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,493 cc

T18 GABMOT history

T18 GAB is a grey petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 43,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
43,469 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 GAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,493 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 GAB was last recorded at 43,469 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,117 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
352 miles
Average per year
1,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,469 miles
  • 2025 – 43,117 miles
  • 2024 – 41,719 miles
  • 2023 – 40,919 miles
  • 2022 – 40,559 miles
  • 2021 – 39,085 miles
  • 2020 – 37,479 miles
  • 2019 – 35,626 miles
  • 2018 – 33,637 miles
  • 2017 – 30,714 miles
  • 2016 – 27,752 miles
  • 2015 – 24,833 miles
  • 2014 – 22,451 miles
  • 2013 – 19,688 miles
  • 2012 – 17,498 miles
  • 2011 – 16,051 miles
  • 2010 – 14,487 miles
  • 2009 – 12,585 miles
  • 2008 – 10,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,469 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened whole chassis heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteel brake pipes corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s cylinder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • All suspension components heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Chassis corroded and weak in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Heavy corrosion on all suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,469 miles (+352)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    43,469 miles
    Test number
    691274520017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened whole chassis heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteel brake pipes corroded

  2. Pass43,117 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    43,117 miles
    Test number
    548757266998
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail43,117 miles (+1,398)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,117 miles
    Test number
    560083639347
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass41,719 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    41,719 miles
    Test number
    513793666848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded and weak in places
    • AdvisorySteel brake pipes corroded

  5. Fail41,719 miles (+800)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,719 miles
    Test number
    225815032402
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded and weak in places
    • AdvisorySteel brake pipes corroded

  6. Pass40,919 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    40,919 miles
    Test number
    851408166595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on all suspension components
    • AdvisorySteel brake [pipes corroded

  7. Fail40,906 miles (+347)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,906 miles
    Test number
    784865251084
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst and front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on all suspension components
    • AdvisorySteel brake [pipes corroded

  8. Pass40,559 miles (+1,474)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    40,559 miles
    Test number
    481198054260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension has heavy corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryVehicle body and chassis have heavy corrosion

  9. Pass39,085 miles (+1,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    39,085 miles
    Test number
    163458464540
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteel brake pipes corroded

  10. Pass37,479 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    37,479 miles
    Test number
    918856424391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,626 miles (+1,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    35,626 miles
    Test number
    517423140597
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly

  12. Pass33,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,637 miles
    Test number
    395838231732
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing unevenly

  13. Fail33,637 miles (+2,923)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,637 miles
    Test number
    345539961845
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing unevenly

  14. Pass30,714 miles (+2,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,714 miles
    Test number
    579191094364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads at limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass27,752 miles (+2,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,752 miles
    Test number
    984703932519
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass24,833 miles (+2,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,833 miles
    Test number
    506048855010
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass22,451 miles (+2,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,451 miles
    Test number
    536679254076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass19,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    19,688 miles
    Test number
    105750463005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail19,688 miles (+2,190)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,688 miles
    Test number
    147620663049
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass17,498 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    17,498 miles
    Test number
    485220162033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,051 miles (+1,564)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,051 miles
    Test number
    206492861099
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner & outer edges.

  22. Pass14,487 miles (+1,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    14,487 miles
    Test number
    781557250071
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass12,585 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    12,585 miles
    Test number
    730341859060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    10,596 miles
    Test number
    301029858022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 GAB

Does T18 GAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 GAB is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 GAB?
The MOT on T18 GAB is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 GAB done?
T18 GAB was recorded at 43,469 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 1,796 miles a year.
Has T18 GAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 GAB has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T18 GAB 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 T18 GAB find?
T18 GAB passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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