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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,493 cc

T481 HRFMOT history

T481 HRF is a green petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 213,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
213,232 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 HRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,493 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T481 HRF was last recorded at 213,232 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 4,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,864 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,368 miles
Average per year
6,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,232 miles
  • 2025 – 208,864 miles
  • 2024 – 202,286 miles
  • 2023 – 195,128 miles
  • 2022 – 189,706 miles
  • 2021 – 177,120 miles
  • 2020 – 174,051 miles
  • 2019 – 169,064 miles
  • 2018 – 162,690 miles
  • 2017 – 157,579 miles
  • 2016 – 149,907 miles
  • 2015 – 142,315 miles
  • 2014 – 137,799 miles
  • 2013 – 133,385 miles
  • 2012 – 130,184 miles
  • 2011 – 127,667 miles
  • 2010 – 122,399 miles
  • 2009 – 113,238 miles
  • 2008 – 102,288 miles
  • 2007 – 88,803 miles
  • 2006 – 75,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,232 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,232 miles (+4,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    213,232 miles
    Test number
    643880048111
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass208,864 miles (+55)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    208,864 miles
    Test number
    307492443617
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear fuel tank carrier heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s bushes splitting/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge has play (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components starting to show corrosion

  3. Fail208,809 miles (+6,523)8 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,809 miles
    Test number
    322312914025
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel and rear of outer sill by C pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/ inner sill by A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel pipe damaged fuel lines corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both n/s and o/s smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s bushes spliiting/ derteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills plastic sill cover obscuring view (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel tank carrier heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components starting to show corrosion

  4. Pass202,286 miles (+7,158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    202,286 miles
    Test number
    208254157383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass195,128 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    195,128 miles
    Test number
    981412918643
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail195,119 miles (+5,413)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,119 miles
    Test number
    238262308561
    • MajorNearside Front Body has an unsafe modification (6.2.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body has an unsafe modification (6.2.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass189,706 miles (+12,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    189,706 miles
    Test number
    936548853894
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass177,120 miles (+3,069)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    177,120 miles
    Test number
    712974031200
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass174,051 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    174,051 miles
    Test number
    413234940165
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail173,967 miles (+4,903)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,967 miles
    Test number
    978446193151
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass169,064 miles (+6,374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    169,064 miles
    Test number
    932725578057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass162,690 miles (+5,111)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    162,690 miles
    Test number
    734165483865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass157,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    157,579 miles
    Test number
    757962250023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where marked (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail157,579 miles (+7,672)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,579 miles
    Test number
    610005127046
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where marked (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass149,907 miles (+7,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    149,907 miles
    Test number
    849625205731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded where marked (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass142,315 miles (+4,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    142,315 miles
    Test number
    747284179933
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nail in tyre

  17. Pass137,799 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    137,799 miles
    Test number
    477957014257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail137,787 miles (+4,402)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,787 miles
    Test number
    855036714201
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass133,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    133,385 miles
    Test number
    165421523245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail133,385 miles (+3,201)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,385 miles
    Test number
    288781923235
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass130,184 miles (+2,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    130,184 miles
    Test number
    118171122206
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass127,667 miles (+5,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    127,667 miles
    Test number
    419171021255
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass122,399 miles (+157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    122,399 miles
    Test number
    282263720204
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail122,242 miles (+9,004)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,242 miles
    Test number
    884728510241
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail113,238 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,238 miles
    Test number
    643572429260
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass113,238 miles (+10,950)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    113,238 miles
    Test number
    953102929244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass102,288 miles (+13,485)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    102,288 miles
    Test number
    522316698123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass88,803 miles (+13,360)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    88,803 miles
    Test number
    364102317427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass75,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    75,443 miles
    Test number
    324909616499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T481 HRF

Does T481 HRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T481 HRF is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T481 HRF?
The MOT on T481 HRF is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T481 HRF done?
T481 HRF was recorded at 213,232 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 6,878 miles a year.
Has T481 HRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 HRF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T481 HRF 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 T481 HRF find?
T481 HRF passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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