
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,590 cc
X23 GCXMOT history
X23 GCX is a silver petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 10 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 93,625 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 93,625 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,143 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X23 GCX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Grand Vitara
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,590 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 10 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X23 GCX was last recorded at 93,625 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 4,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,336 miles · 10 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,289 miles
- Average per year
- 4,143 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,625 miles
- 2025 – 89,336 miles
- 2024 – 87,425 miles
- 2023 – 85,651 miles
- 2022 – 84,360 miles
- 2021 – 81,119 miles
- 2020 – 80,117 miles
- 2019 – 78,827 miles
- 2018 – 76,922 miles
- 2017 – 72,730 miles
- 2016 – 70,997 miles
- 2015 – 63,900 miles
- 2014 – 57,579 miles
- 2013 – 52,785 miles
- 2012 – 46,680 miles
- 2011 – 40,189 miles
- 2010 – 28,628 miles
- 2009 – 22,241 miles
- 2008 – 16,411 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral General underbody corrosion
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Corrosion to underside
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 6 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,625 miles (+4,289)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 93,625 miles
- Test number
- 284027382381
- MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral General underbody corrosion
Pass89,336 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 89,336 miles
- Test number
- 856138699032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,331 miles (+3)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,331 miles
- Test number
- 798105395252
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail89,328 miles (+88)1 dangerous19 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,328 miles
- Test number
- 259735151804
- DangerousOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis anti roll bar area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis suspension arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis anti roll bar area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis suspension arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront diff mountains excessively deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch excessively corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension strut mountain corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch excessively corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension strut mountain corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded
- AdvisoryAll suspension heavily corroded
- AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
- AdvisoryFloor pan corroded
- AdvisoryFuel tank support heavily corroded
- AdvisoryUnable to inspect rear inner wheel arches due to plastic covers fitted
Fail89,240 miles (+1,815)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,240 miles
- Test number
- 390332819235
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass87,425 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 87,425 miles
- Test number
- 478568494030
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail87,423 miles (+1,772)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,423 miles
- Test number
- 407725095564
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass85,651 miles (+6)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 85,651 miles
- Test number
- 821074166715
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security whole chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail85,645 miles (+1,285)5 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,645 miles
- Test number
- 149940449365
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened crossmember/mount end (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security whole chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,360 miles (+7)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2023
- Odometer
- 84,360 miles
- Test number
- 345747146869
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r outer sill,n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryLower underside/chassis and suspension components corrosion present
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail84,353 miles (+3,234)2 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,353 miles
- Test number
- 710228706106
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r outer sill,n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryLower underside/chassis and suspension components corrosion present
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass81,119 miles (+1,002)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 81,119 miles
- Test number
- 801934573530
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis and body underside covered in corrosion
Pass80,117 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 80,117 miles
- Test number
- 451966472394
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
Fail80,109 miles (+1,282)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,109 miles
- Test number
- 273990981123
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
Pass78,827 miles (+1,905)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 78,827 miles
- Test number
- 273943399764
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
- 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))
Pass76,922 miles (+4,192)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 76,922 miles
- Test number
- 850463260705
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass72,730 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 72,730 miles
- Test number
- 605152541566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,730 miles (+1,733)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,730 miles
- Test number
- 372185751436
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass70,997 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 70,997 miles
- Test number
- 802225965838
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail70,997 miles (+7,097)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,997 miles
- Test number
- 735684227305
- Repaired at testNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass63,900 miles (+6,321)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 63,900 miles
- Test number
- 317051753891
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tow bar covers plate slightly
Pass57,579 miles (+72)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 57,579 miles
- Test number
- 848835374219
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail57,507 miles (+4,722)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,507 miles
- Test number
- 746892974246
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass52,785 miles (+6,105)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 52,785 miles
- Test number
- 588003683216
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteVehicle corroded in places
Pass46,680 miles (+6,491)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 46,680 miles
- Test number
- 127132782236
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteDrive belts noisey
- NoteFuel filter corroded but not leaking at this time
- NoteSlight split on wiper blades but still clearing screen
Pass40,189 miles (+3,246)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 40,189 miles
- Test number
- 446940001345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,943 miles (+8,315)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 36,943 miles
- Test number
- 409848281028
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass28,628 miles (+6,387)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 28,628 miles
- Test number
- 631308370032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,241 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,241 miles
- Test number
- 190686689056
- Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Pass22,241 miles (+5,830)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 22,241 miles
- Test number
- 860416889026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,411 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 16,411 miles
- Test number
- 751356368046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X23 GCX
- Does X23 GCX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 GCX is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X23 GCX?
- The MOT on X23 GCX is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X23 GCX done?
- X23 GCX was recorded at 93,625 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 4,143 miles a year.
- Has X23 GCX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X23 GCX has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on X23 GCX 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 X23 GCX find?
- X23 GCX passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front lower steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 1 more.
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