Suzuki Grand Vitara
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc
X8 GCBMOT history
X8 GCB is a blue petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,263 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 120,263 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,175 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X8 GCB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Grand Vitara
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X8 GCB was last recorded at 120,263 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 7,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,267 miles · 22 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,996 miles
- Average per year
- 5,175 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,263 miles
- 2025 – 112,267 miles
- 2024 – 101,758 miles
- 2023 – 98,506 miles
- 2022 – 94,656 miles
- 2021 – 88,220 miles
- 2020 – 84,180 miles
- 2019 – 79,788 miles
- 2018 – 76,184 miles
- 2017 – 72,202 miles
- 2016 – 68,056 miles
- 2015 – 62,532 miles
- 2014 – 58,770 miles
- 2013 – 53,237 miles
- 2012 – 47,921 miles
- 2011 – 42,942 miles
- 2010 – 37,847 miles
- 2009 – 29,350 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,263 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 25 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,263 miles (+7,996)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 120,263 miles
- Test number
- 305405224175
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass112,267 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 112,267 miles
- Test number
- 663699099386
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm and Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail112,266 miles (+10,508)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,266 miles
- Test number
- 926051534540
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm and Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,758 miles (+3,252)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 101,758 miles
- Test number
- 421534102844
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUNDERBODY COMPONENTS CORRODED
Pass98,506 miles (+3,850)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 98,506 miles
- Test number
- 340464860234
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral rusting to all suspension
Pass94,656 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 94,656 miles
- Test number
- 154215178888
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRusting to all suspension
Fail94,656 miles (+6,436)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,656 miles
- Test number
- 289047721983
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRusting to all suspension
Pass88,220 miles (+4,040)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 88,220 miles
- Test number
- 544467023052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryRear shocker dust covers deteriorated
Pass84,180 miles (+4,392)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 84,180 miles
- Test number
- 949182679595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,788 miles (+3,604)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 79,788 miles
- Test number
- 705022967240
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass76,184 miles (+3,982)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 76,184 miles
- Test number
- 178338085007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,202 miles (+4,146)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 72,202 miles
- Test number
- 235980607448
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have cracking to inner side walls
- AdvisoryEngine oil min level / topped up
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroided
Pass68,056 miles (+5,524)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 68,056 miles
- Test number
- 490791674375
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have age related cracks and are close to 1.6mm
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing the full inspection of an adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass62,532 miles (+3,762)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 62,532 miles
- Test number
- 115534085057
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass58,770 miles (+5,533)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 58,770 miles
- Test number
- 656171494085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,237 miles (+5,316)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 53,237 miles
- Test number
- 128051953011
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,921 miles (+4,979)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 47,921 miles
- Test number
- 169733252462
- NoteFront brake discs corroided on inner edges
Pass42,942 miles (+5,095)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 42,942 miles
- Test number
- 866626131098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,847 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 37,847 miles
- Test number
- 742855430080
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail37,847 miles (+8,497)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,847 miles
- Test number
- 992095130071
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass29,350 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 29,350 miles
- Test number
- 562334189041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X8 GCB
- Does X8 GCB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 GCB is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X8 GCB?
- The MOT on X8 GCB is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X8 GCB done?
- X8 GCB was recorded at 120,263 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 5,175 miles a year.
- Has X8 GCB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X8 GCB has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on X8 GCB 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 X8 GCB find?
- X8 GCB passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns & os rear bush; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, and 4 more.
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