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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 2,493 cc

T748 BCKMOT history

T748 BCK is a gold petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 140,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
140,228 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T748 BCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,493 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T748 BCK was last recorded at 140,228 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Oct 2009: 73,538 miles, lower than 104,957 miles on 3 Nov 2007.

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
140,225 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,228 miles
  • 2024 – 139,138 miles
  • 2023 – 138,197 miles
  • 2022 – 135,021 miles
  • 2021 – 133,109 miles
  • 2020 – 127,880 miles
  • 2019 – 126,717 miles
  • 2018 – 126,157 miles
  • 2017 – 124,874 miles
  • 2016 – 123,588 miles
  • 2015 – 119,277 miles
  • 2014 – 114,147 miles
  • 2013 – 100,693 miles
  • 2012 – 88,285 miles
  • 2011 – 76,915 miles
  • 2010 – 75,382 miles
  • 2009 – 73,538 miles
  • 2007 – 104,957 miles
  • 2006 – 67,164 miles
  • 2005 – 62,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,228 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes along rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,228 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,228 miles
    Test number
    622776973625
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail140,225 miles (+1,087)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,225 miles
    Test number
    177111167471
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass139,138 miles (+4)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    139,138 miles
    Test number
    271583251523
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail139,134 miles (+937)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,134 miles
    Test number
    262062579935
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass138,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    138,197 miles
    Test number
    620766972739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail138,197 miles (+3,176)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,197 miles
    Test number
    434216882880
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass135,021 miles (+1,912)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,021 miles
    Test number
    653632805765
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around front off side body mount but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass133,109 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,109 miles
    Test number
    525824020439
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail133,105 miles (+5,225)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,105 miles
    Test number
    344125217278
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass127,880 miles (+1,163)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,880 miles
    Test number
    710986113361
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Pass126,717 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,717 miles
    Test number
    544175728506
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion close to front o/s body mounting but not to excess

  12. Fail126,715 miles (+558)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,715 miles
    Test number
    830043391359
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion close to front o/s body mounting but not to excess

  13. Pass126,157 miles (+1,283)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    126,157 miles
    Test number
    300482744473
    • 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))

  14. Pass124,874 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    124,874 miles
    Test number
    753767708918
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail124,873 miles (+1,285)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,873 miles
    Test number
    256529799460
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass123,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    123,588 miles
    Test number
    601609758055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail123,588 miles (+4,311)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,588 miles
    Test number
    307941610456
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass119,277 miles (+5,130)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    119,277 miles
    Test number
    292504951649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass114,147 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    114,147 miles
    Test number
    279803384251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail114,147 miles (+13,454)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,147 miles
    Test number
    966983784240
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass100,693 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    100,693 miles
    Test number
    625152283231
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Fail100,693 miles (+12,408)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,693 miles
    Test number
    579782783200
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass88,285 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,285 miles
    Test number
    385876892244
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Fail88,264 miles (+11,349)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,264 miles
    Test number
    956720592278
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass76,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    76,915 miles
    Test number
    516004601386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail76,915 miles (+131)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,915 miles
    Test number
    368144901363
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass76,784 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,784 miles
    Test number
    659034161254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass75,382 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    75,382 miles
    Test number
    113443570264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass73,538 miles (-31,419)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    73,538 miles
    Test number
    424890509429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass104,957 miles (+37,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    104,957 miles
    Test number
    652447307363
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass67,164 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    67,164 miles
    Test number
    383779496215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass62,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    62,685 miles
    Test number
    714350685249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T748 BCK

Does T748 BCK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T748 BCK is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T748 BCK?
The MOT on T748 BCK is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T748 BCK done?
T748 BCK was recorded at 140,228 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 3,861 miles a year.
Has T748 BCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T748 BCK has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T748 BCK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T748 BCK find?
T748 BCK passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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