Suzuki Grand Vitara
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,998 cc
T455 JCVMOT history
T455 JCV is a blue diesel Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,769 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 133,769 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,630 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T455 JCV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Grand Vitara
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T455 JCV was last recorded at 133,769 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 87,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Jul 2025: 45,773 miles, lower than 130,858 miles on 1 Jul 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 45,773 miles · 1 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 87,996 miles
- Average per year
- 3,630 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 133,769 miles
- 2024 – 130,858 miles
- 2022 – 126,841 miles
- 2021 – 121,845 miles
- 2020 – 119,340 miles
- 2019 – 117,235 miles
- 2018 – 112,986 miles
- 2017 – 109,456 miles
- 2014 – 108,257 miles
- 2013 – 106,080 miles
- 2012 – 103,054 miles
- 2011 – 98,799 miles
- 2010 – 90,722 miles
- 2009 – 83,507 miles
- 2008 – 75,861 miles
- 2007 – 70,325 miles
- 2006 – 63,608 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,769 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Chip in Zone B within 40mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
N/s/f cv boot perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
O/s and n/s front outer antiroll bar bushes perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,769 miles (+87,996)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 133,769 miles
- Test number
- 495093209120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,773 miles (-85,085)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,773 miles
- Test number
- 694645482453
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength antiroll bar inner bracket mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/s headlight beam image just visible
- AdvisorySlight bind to n/s/f brake
- AdvisorySlight oil leak to power steering union
Pass130,858 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 130,858 miles
- Test number
- 974751539783
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryChip in Zone B within 40mm
- AdvisoryN/s/f cv boot perishing
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s front outer antiroll bar bushes perishing
- AdvisoryWiper slightly smeary
Fail130,856 miles (+4,015)1 dangerous8 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,856 miles
- Test number
- 176030112656
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights no image (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryChip in Zone B within 40mm
- AdvisoryN/s/f cv boot perishing
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s front outer antiroll bar bushes perishing
- AdvisoryWiper slightly smeary
Pass126,841 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 126,841 miles
- Test number
- 388471440379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,841 miles (+4,996)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,841 miles
- Test number
- 252494246446
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass121,845 miles (+2,505)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 121,845 miles
- Test number
- 320837785328
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass119,340 miles (+2,105)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 119,340 miles
- Test number
- 812090452625
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,235 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 117,235 miles
- Test number
- 897324619588
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail117,232 miles (+4,246)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,232 miles
- Test number
- 371798519671
- DangerousX2 bolts missing from gearbox/ bracket loose
- MajorBrake performance not tested Due to leak on brakes (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator glows when Fog lamp has been put on (4.5.4 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass112,986 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 112,986 miles
- Test number
- 738826971252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,986 miles (+3,530)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,986 miles
- Test number
- 517240631191
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine engine oil leaks in excess of 100mm in five minutes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp i9ntermitently affected by side lamp opersation (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisorySteering has slight roughness in operation
- AdvisoryUpper stop lamp insecure
Pass109,456 miles (+1,199)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 109,456 miles
- Test number
- 526117889780
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail108,257 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,257 miles
- Test number
- 149738064190
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- NoteCorrosion by n/s inner wing by battery tray but not in prescribed area
- NoteLight corrosion to o/s/r body mounting to floor
Pass108,257 miles (+2,177)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 108,257 miles
- Test number
- 186638164199
- NoteCorrosion by n/s inner wing by battery tray but not in prescribed area
- NoteLight corrosion to o/s/r body mounting to floor
Pass106,080 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 106,080 miles
- Test number
- 347550733195
- NoteCorrosion to exhaust box
- NoteLight corrosion to o/s/r body mounting
Fail106,080 miles (+3,026)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,080 miles
- Test number
- 835309123158
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- NoteCorrosion to exhaust box
- NoteLight corrosion to o/s/r body mounting
Fail103,054 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,054 miles
- Test number
- 478578512111
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass103,054 miles (+4,255)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 103,054 miles
- Test number
- 606768812185
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass98,799 miles (+8,077)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 98,799 miles
- Test number
- 147388791433
- NoteBoth wipers split
- NoteExhaust centre box outer skin rusty
Pass90,722 miles (+7,215)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 90,722 miles
- Test number
- 840203680072
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust centre box outer skin getting corroded
Pass83,507 miles (+7,646)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 83,507 miles
- Test number
- 191232699464
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteBoth rear tyres nearing wear indicators
- NoteExhaust middle box outer skin corroded
Pass75,861 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 75,861 miles
- Test number
- 234471208410
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteHeater matrix leaking
Fail75,861 miles (+5,536)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,861 miles
- Test number
- 342801208172
- Repaired at testRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteHeater matrix leaking
Pass70,325 miles (+6,717)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 70,325 miles
- Test number
- 444787987095
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass63,608 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 63,608 miles
- Test number
- 102397896016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T455 JCV
- Does T455 JCV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T455 JCV expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T455 JCV?
- The MOT on T455 JCV expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T455 JCV done?
- T455 JCV was recorded at 133,769 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 3,630 miles a year.
- Has T455 JCV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T455 JCV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on T455 JCV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T455 JCV find?
- T455 JCV passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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