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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 2,493 cc

T778 UONMOT history

T778 UON is a gold petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2023
Mileage
126,177 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T778 UON
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
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T778 UON was last recorded at 126,177 miles on 6 Oct 2023, 8,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,651 miles · 27 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
8,526 miles
Average per year
4,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,177 miles
  • 2022 – 117,651 miles
  • 2020 – 113,985 miles
  • 2019 – 110,008 miles
  • 2018 – 104,238 miles
  • 2017 – 101,039 miles
  • 2016 – 97,339 miles
  • 2015 – 92,880 miles
  • 2014 – 85,743 miles
  • 2013 – 79,358 miles
  • 2012 – 75,029 miles
  • 2011 – 72,049 miles
  • 2010 – 66,298 miles
  • 2009 – 61,748 miles
  • 2008 – 56,120 miles
  • 2007 – 48,339 miles
  • 2006 – 41,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,177 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view visor (3.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s

What MOT failures 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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Front the front axle / diff unit hanging bushes have small splits and some slight movement.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle brake pipe slightly corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail126,177 miles (+8,526)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,177 miles
    Test number
    655383724883
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view visor (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s

  2. Pass117,651 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,651 miles
    Test number
    860039931957
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front the front axle / diff unit hanging bushes have small splits and some slight movement.
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working

  3. Fail117,650 miles (+3,665)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,650 miles
    Test number
    375242908644
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged valve is splitting / deep split/crack. (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush a lot of movement in the top rubber bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded last part of the brake pipe front to rear / joining the compensator unit above axle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush a lot of movement in the top rubber bush. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front the front axle / diff unit hanging bushes have small splits and some slight movement.
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working

  4. Pass113,985 miles (+3,977)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,985 miles
    Test number
    168873664726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,008 miles (+5,770)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,008 miles
    Test number
    267273324918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,238 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,238 miles
    Test number
    994894895731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,039 miles (+3,700)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,039 miles
    Test number
    243383514346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,339 miles
    Test number
    353088849604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,339 miles (+4,459)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,339 miles
    Test number
    669243059983
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  10. Pass92,880 miles (+7,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,880 miles
    Test number
    163511530885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass85,743 miles (+6,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,743 miles
    Test number
    388601144494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass79,358 miles (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,358 miles
    Test number
    999682253245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,029 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,029 miles
    Test number
    115696152211
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass75,029 miles (+2,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,029 miles
    Test number
    278286952230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass72,049 miles (+5,751)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,049 miles
    Test number
    735954441242
    • NoteEngine oil level too low.

  16. Pass66,298 miles (+4,550)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,298 miles
    Test number
    350555020298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,748 miles
    Test number
    311200149421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,748 miles (+5,628)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,748 miles
    Test number
    314640649254
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  19. Pass56,120 miles (+7,781)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,120 miles
    Test number
    272773058210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,339 miles (+6,543)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,339 miles
    Test number
    412161257270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,796 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    41,796 miles
    Test number
    491585056234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T778 UON

Does T778 UON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T778 UON expired on 26 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T778 UON?
The MOT on T778 UON expired on 26 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T778 UON done?
T778 UON was recorded at 126,177 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2023, an average of 4,945 miles a year.
Has T778 UON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T778 UON has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T778 UON 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 UON find?
T778 UON failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; horn not working; nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 7 more.

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