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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,493 cc

X451 VVYMOT history

X451 VVY is a silver petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 4 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 117,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
117,049 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X451 VVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,493 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X451 VVY was last recorded at 117,049 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 2,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2009: 24,838 miles, lower than 57,566 miles on 22 Jan 2008.

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
114,239 miles · 12 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,810 miles
Average per year
4,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,049 miles
  • 2021 – 114,239 miles
  • 2020 – 112,182 miles
  • 2019 – 109,703 miles
  • 2018 – 106,819 miles
  • 2017 – 103,468 miles
  • 2016 – 98,837 miles
  • 2015 – 94,089 miles
  • 2014 – 88,670 miles
  • 2013 – 84,430 miles
  • 2012 – 79,870 miles
  • 2011 – 75,763 miles
  • 2010 – 70,332 miles
  • 2009 – 24,838 miles
  • 2008 – 57,566 miles
  • 2007 – 46,516 miles
  • 2006 – 33,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,049 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tryes badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vechicle has heavy corrosion underbody and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,049 miles (+2,810)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,049 miles
    Test number
    217245105713
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tryes badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vechicle has heavy corrosion underbody and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass114,239 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,239 miles
    Test number
    463585589814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,182 miles (+2,479)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,182 miles
    Test number
    942141526163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,703 miles (+2,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,703 miles
    Test number
    856575459295
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass106,819 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    106,819 miles
    Test number
    557439530331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,468 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,468 miles
    Test number
    657036300554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,457 miles (+4,620)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,457 miles
    Test number
    407615396210
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking filter and/or pipe (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  8. Pass98,837 miles (+4,748)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,837 miles
    Test number
    148683766139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,089 miles (+5,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,089 miles
    Test number
    439320335053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass88,670 miles (+4,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    88,670 miles
    Test number
    155906434023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass84,430 miles (+4,560)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,430 miles
    Test number
    209911133038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteSlight brake binding o/s front
  12. Pass79,870 miles (+4,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    79,870 miles
    Test number
    186641532095
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass75,763 miles (+5,431)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,763 miles
    Test number
    135857521030
    • NoteSlight brake binding at front brakes
  14. Pass70,332 miles (+45,494)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,332 miles
    Test number
    110717020047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,838 miles (-32,728)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,838 miles
    Test number
    691446729084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,566 miles (+11,050)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    57,566 miles
    Test number
    540922528078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,516 miles (+13,013)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,516 miles
    Test number
    660443027048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    33,503 miles
    Test number
    154636706477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X451 VVY

Does X451 VVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X451 VVY expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X451 VVY?
The MOT on X451 VVY expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X451 VVY done?
X451 VVY was recorded at 117,049 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 4,226 miles a year.
Has X451 VVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X451 VVY has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on X451 VVY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X451 VVY find?
X451 VVY passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tryes badly cracking; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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