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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,995 cc

T479 BDVMOT history

T479 BDV is a blue petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 114,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
114,263 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T479 BDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T479 BDV was last recorded at 114,263 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 3,835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 May 2012: 50,676 miles, lower than 57,242 miles on 29 May 2012.
  • 4 Oct 2017: 85,322 miles, lower than 91,814 miles on 13 Sept 2017.

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
110,428 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,835 miles
Average per year
3,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,263 miles
  • 2025 – 110,428 miles
  • 2024 – 105,674 miles
  • 2022 – 100,472 miles
  • 2021 – 93,951 miles
  • 2020 – 91,819 miles
  • 2019 – 90,249 miles
  • 2018 – 88,353 miles
  • 2017 – 85,322 miles
  • 2016 – 81,664 miles
  • 2015 – 75,030 miles
  • 2014 – 67,583 miles
  • 2013 – 60,042 miles
  • 2012 – 50,676 miles
  • 2011 – 50,592 miles
  • 2010 – 49,985 miles
  • 2009 – 49,354 miles
  • 2008 – 49,022 miles
  • 2007 – 47,756 miles
  • 2006 – 45,237 miles
  • 2005 – 40,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,263 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,263 miles (+3,835)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    114,263 miles
    Test number
    202812018497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,428 miles (+4,754)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,428 miles
    Test number
    446755971729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,674 miles (+5,202)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,674 miles
    Test number
    996590752066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,472 miles (+6,521)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,472 miles
    Test number
    610581881482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,951 miles (+2,132)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,951 miles
    Test number
    327896473106
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general chassis corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  6. Pass91,819 miles (+1,570)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,819 miles
    Test number
    788316524628
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general chassis corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  7. Pass90,249 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,249 miles
    Test number
    761338160319
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail90,249 miles (+1,896)2 dangerous1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,249 miles
    Test number
    298633473148
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass88,353 miles (+3,031)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,353 miles
    Test number
    684124835441
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel tank undertray corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass85,322 miles (-6,492)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,322 miles
    Test number
    708319037576
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail91,814 miles (+10,150)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,814 miles
    Test number
    226781329819
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded lengthwise (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded lengthwise (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of rear spring (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass81,664 miles (+12)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,664 miles
    Test number
    757945119033
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail81,652 miles (+6,622)8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,652 miles
    Test number
    801009982672
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass75,030 miles (+7,447)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,030 miles
    Test number
    605706445120
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  15. Pass67,583 miles (+7,541)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,583 miles
    Test number
    287013954472
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass60,042 miles (+9,366)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,042 miles
    Test number
    535750443187
    • NoteSlight cracking of n/s/f tyre

  17. Pass50,676 miles (-6,566)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,676 miles
    Test number
    328392952186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,242 miles (+6,650)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,242 miles
    Test number
    568330052176
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteO/s wiper blade poor

  19. Pass50,592 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,592 miles
    Test number
    386534851182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,985 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,985 miles
    Test number
    523333050109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteRust forming on chassis.

  21. Fail49,980 miles (+626)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,980 miles
    Test number
    983583650193
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass49,354 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,354 miles
    Test number
    581733659175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteRust forming on chassis

  23. Fail49,354 miles (+332)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,354 miles
    Test number
    964083359104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteRust forming on chassis

  24. Fail49,022 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,022 miles
    Test number
    801136158025
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass49,022 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,022 miles
    Test number
    872916958010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,756 miles (+2,519)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,756 miles
    Test number
    281541757024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,237 miles (+5,097)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,237 miles
    Test number
    484115816213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    40,140 miles
    Test number
    771286715222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail40,140 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,140 miles
    Test number
    701166615276
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T479 BDV

Does T479 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T479 BDV is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T479 BDV?
The MOT on T479 BDV is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T479 BDV done?
T479 BDV was recorded at 114,263 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 3,616 miles a year.
Has T479 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T479 BDV has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T479 BDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 31 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T479 BDV find?
T479 BDV passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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