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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,493 cc

T742 KFJMOT history

T742 KFJ is a green petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
119,160 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T742 KFJ
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
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T742 KFJ was last recorded at 119,160 miles on 29 May 2026, 1,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,810 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,350 miles
Average per year
3,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,160 miles
  • 2025 – 117,810 miles
  • 2024 – 116,746 miles
  • 2023 – 116,264 miles
  • 2022 – 114,660 miles
  • 2021 – 111,125 miles
  • 2020 – 109,415 miles
  • 2019 – 107,745 miles
  • 2018 – 104,783 miles
  • 2017 – 100,322 miles
  • 2016 – 94,303 miles
  • 2015 – 89,121 miles
  • 2014 – 84,063 miles
  • 2013 – 78,669 miles
  • 2012 – 73,246 miles
  • 2011 – 69,936 miles
  • 2010 – 65,607 miles
  • 2009 – 61,986 miles
  • 2008 – 57,641 miles
  • 2007 – 52,629 miles
  • 2006 – 46,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,160 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,160 miles (+1,350)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    119,160 miles
    Test number
    863425725217
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,810 miles (+1,064)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    117,810 miles
    Test number
    880224832995
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fore and aft bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Central (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fore and aft bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Central (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,746 miles (+482)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,746 miles
    Test number
    545371697636
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,264 miles (+1,604)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,264 miles
    Test number
    866362757569
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass114,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,660 miles
    Test number
    165798791982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,660 miles (+3,535)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,660 miles
    Test number
    356414088799
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass111,125 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,125 miles
    Test number
    134261274527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,415 miles (+1,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,415 miles
    Test number
    597922611152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass107,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    107,745 miles
    Test number
    929710817783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,745 miles (+2,962)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,745 miles
    Test number
    867366898810
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass104,783 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,783 miles
    Test number
    129321674085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,322 miles (+6,019)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,322 miles
    Test number
    668326335657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,303 miles (+5,182)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    94,303 miles
    Test number
    701333387889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,121 miles (+5,058)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,121 miles
    Test number
    755851055056
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack and perish

  15. Pass84,063 miles (+5,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,063 miles
    Test number
    879058154063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass78,669 miles (+5,423)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,669 miles
    Test number
    376035483094
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass73,246 miles (+3,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,246 miles
    Test number
    238567262063
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass69,936 miles (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,936 miles
    Test number
    437167171076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,607 miles (+3,621)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    65,607 miles
    Test number
    990973360006
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass61,986 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    61,986 miles
    Test number
    273633699068
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail61,968 miles (+4,327)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,968 miles
    Test number
    610109089062
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass57,641 miles (+5,012)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,641 miles
    Test number
    151664568422
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass52,629 miles (+6,022)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,629 miles
    Test number
    541832087077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,607 miles
    Test number
    630262986095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T742 KFJ

Does T742 KFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T742 KFJ is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T742 KFJ?
The MOT on T742 KFJ is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T742 KFJ done?
T742 KFJ was recorded at 119,160 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 3,595 miles a year.
Has T742 KFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T742 KFJ has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T742 KFJ 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 T742 KFJ find?
T742 KFJ passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 4 more.

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