Suzuki Grand Vitara
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,493 cc
T778 SMVMOT history
T778 SMV is a blue petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,895 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 91,895 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,423 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T778 SMV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Grand Vitara
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,493 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 18 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
T778 SMV was last recorded at 91,895 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 3,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 88,369 miles · 29 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,526 miles
- Average per year
- 2,423 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 91,895 miles
- 2024 – 88,369 miles
- 2023 – 87,618 miles
- 2022 – 87,572 miles
- 2021 – 87,368 miles
- 2020 – 86,791 miles
- 2019 – 86,147 miles
- 2018 – 85,143 miles
- 2017 – 84,042 miles
- 2016 – 83,033 miles
- 2015 – 82,963 miles
- 2014 – 82,707 miles
- 2013 – 77,816 miles
- 2012 – 73,156 miles
- 2011 – 70,080 miles
- 2010 – 65,371 miles
- 2009 – 62,234 miles
- 2008 – 53,795 miles
- 2007 – 48,067 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail91,895 miles
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension showing general signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 16 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail91,895 miles (+3,526)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,895 miles
- Test number
- 419532339614
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension showing general signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass88,369 miles16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 88,369 miles
- Test number
- 662367267920
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe(s) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail88,369 miles (+44)2 repaired16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,369 miles
- Test number
- 838188982720
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe(s) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail88,325 miles (+707)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,325 miles
- Test number
- 153556543801
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective No image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass87,618 miles (+46)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 87,618 miles
- Test number
- 284525888084
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass87,572 miles (+204)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 87,572 miles
- Test number
- 976169072357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,368 miles (+577)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 87,368 miles
- Test number
- 574846959487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,791 miles (+644)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 86,791 miles
- Test number
- 793612367860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,147 miles (+1,004)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 86,147 miles
- Test number
- 534207665312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,143 miles (+1,101)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 85,143 miles
- Test number
- 526440926640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,042 miles (+1,009)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 84,042 miles
- Test number
- 451303525477
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass83,033 miles (+70)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 83,033 miles
- Test number
- 703458545313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,963 miles (+256)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 82,963 miles
- Test number
- 517441155032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,707 miles (+4,891)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 82,707 miles
- Test number
- 939332854040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,816 miles (+4,660)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 77,816 miles
- Test number
- 269565143027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,156 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,156 miles
- Test number
- 745915542080
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass73,156 miles (+3,076)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 73,156 miles
- Test number
- 868885142024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass70,080 miles (+4,709)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 70,080 miles
- Test number
- 517856841001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,371 miles (+3,137)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 65,371 miles
- Test number
- 113158040403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,234 miles (+8,439)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 62,234 miles
- Test number
- 661737149075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,795 miles (+5,728)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 53,795 miles
- Test number
- 872566048082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,067 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 48,067 miles
- Test number
- 984817347010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T778 SMV
- Does T778 SMV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T778 SMV expired on 28 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T778 SMV?
- The MOT on T778 SMV expired on 28 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T778 SMV done?
- T778 SMV was recorded at 91,895 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 2,423 miles a year.
- Has T778 SMV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T778 SMV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T778 SMV 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 T778 SMV find?
- T778 SMV failed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: headlamp levelling device inoperative; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.
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