
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,995 cc
V661 JTOMOT history
V661 JTO is a blue petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 23 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 143,858 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 143,858 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,668 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V661 JTO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Grand Vitara
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 23 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
V661 JTO was last recorded at 143,858 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 1,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 142,587 miles · 14 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,271 miles
- Average per year
- 4,668 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 143,858 miles
- 2022 – 142,587 miles
- 2021 – 140,935 miles
- 2020 – 139,734 miles
- 2019 – 138,450 miles
- 2018 – 136,260 miles
- 2017 – 133,138 miles
- 2016 – 131,211 miles
- 2015 – 129,507 miles
- 2014 – 125,817 miles
- 2013 – 122,948 miles
- 2012 – 119,996 miles
- 2011 – 116,825 miles
- 2010 – 106,343 miles
- 2009 – 97,902 miles
- 2008 – 90,830 miles
- 2007 – 85,045 miles
- 2006 – 63,653 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired all (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2012
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
28 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail143,858 miles (+1,271)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,858 miles
- Test number
- 182352671384
- DangerousVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired all (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass142,587 miles (+1,652)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 142,587 miles
- Test number
- 869086858734
- AdvisoryVarious points of corrosion
Pass140,935 miles (+1,201)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 140,935 miles
- Test number
- 582721470181
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass139,734 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 139,734 miles
- Test number
- 993211114698
- MinorOffside Front 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear part of tail pipe missing
Fail139,732 miles (+1,282)2 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,732 miles
- Test number
- 710920093775
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear part of tail pipe missing
Pass138,450 miles (+36)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 138,450 miles
- Test number
- 224700314432
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 uoter side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail138,414 miles (+2,154)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,414 miles
- Test number
- 644610417458
- MajorEmissions not tested due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength croos member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 uoter side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass136,260 miles (+145)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 136,260 miles
- Test number
- 781392060174
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail136,115 miles (+2,977)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,115 miles
- Test number
- 494912469459
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer door sill (7.1.1 (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))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass133,138 miles (+1,927)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 133,138 miles
- Test number
- 872738943735
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion shock mount (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion shock mount (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass131,211 miles (+1,704)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 131,211 miles
- Test number
- 810744094054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear outer door sill corroded
Pass129,507 miles (+38)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 129,507 miles
- Test number
- 808273134682
- AdvisorySlight judder from front brakes
Fail129,469 miles (+3,652)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,469 miles
- Test number
- 673285122325
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle nearside rear working faster than offside rear (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer door sill (5.2.6)
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearsidefloor at seat mount (5.2.6)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis at anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySlight judder from front brakes
Pass125,817 miles (+2,869)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 125,817 miles
- Test number
- 555272574264
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass122,948 miles6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 122,948 miles
- Test number
- 926810093282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteFront offside side body mount area corroding
- NoteFront suspension crossmember corroding
Fail122,948 miles (+2,952)4 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,948 miles
- Test number
- 756530683236
- FailureNearside Outer 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteFront offside side body mount area corroding
- NoteFront suspension crossmember corroding
Pass119,996 miles (+41)13 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 119,996 miles
- Test number
- 166691692206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteFront brake balance just acceptable-nearside working better
- NoteNearside rear tyre bald on inner edge
- NoteOffside rear floor corroding
Fail119,955 miles (+3,130)2 dangerous2 failures14 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,955 miles
- Test number
- 217326782251
- DangerousLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteNearside rear tyre bald on inner edge
- NoteOffside rear floor corroding
Pass116,825 miles (+121)10 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 116,825 miles
- Test number
- 265251791279
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteNearside rear and offside rear tyres worn low
Fail116,704 miles (+10,361)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,704 miles
- Test number
- 239576081229
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass106,343 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 106,343 miles
- Test number
- 331634980223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,321 miles (+56)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,321 miles
- Test number
- 513681680282
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail106,265 miles (+8,363)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,265 miles
- Test number
- 890430680200
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight corrosion underneath
Pass97,902 miles (+7,072)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 97,902 miles
- Test number
- 473915049237
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnderneath lots of surface rust
Pass90,830 miles (+5,785)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 90,830 miles
- Test number
- 554729838234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,045 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 85,045 miles
- Test number
- 201678047296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,044 miles (+21,391)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,044 miles
- Test number
- 204633447232
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass63,653 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 63,653 miles
- Test number
- 250914346299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V661 JTO
- Does V661 JTO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V661 JTO expired on 13 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V661 JTO?
- The MOT on V661 JTO expired on 13 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V661 JTO done?
- V661 JTO was recorded at 143,858 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 4,668 miles a year.
- Has V661 JTO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V661 JTO has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on V661 JTO 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 V661 JTO find?
- V661 JTO failed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired all; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.
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