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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,995 cc

Y231 GYJMOT history

Y231 GYJ is a silver petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 5 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 196,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
196,714 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 GYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 GYJ was last recorded at 196,714 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 13,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
183,540 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13,174 miles
Average per year
7,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,714 miles
  • 2025 – 183,540 miles
  • 2024 – 168,741 miles
  • 2023 – 160,193 miles
  • 2022 – 151,317 miles
  • 2021 – 140,301 miles
  • 2020 – 131,646 miles
  • 2019 – 122,584 miles
  • 2018 – 113,487 miles
  • 2017 – 104,906 miles
  • 2016 – 94,965 miles
  • 2015 – 85,128 miles
  • 2014 – 79,795 miles
  • 2013 – 76,076 miles
  • 2012 – 70,910 miles
  • 2011 – 65,416 miles
  • 2010 – 60,133 miles
  • 2009 – 55,925 miles
  • 2008 – 52,254 miles
  • 2007 – 49,760 miles
  • 2006 – 44,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,714 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,714 miles (+13,174)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    196,714 miles
    Test number
    805294451457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass183,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    183,540 miles
    Test number
    447436189347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail183,540 miles (+14,799)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,540 miles
    Test number
    333284230992
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass168,741 miles (+8,548)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    168,741 miles
    Test number
    727419853411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,193 miles (+8,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,193 miles
    Test number
    446281180602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass151,317 miles (+11,016)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,317 miles
    Test number
    521052200670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,301 miles (+8,655)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    140,301 miles
    Test number
    914051609289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,646 miles (+9,062)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,646 miles
    Test number
    647161201093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,584 miles (+9,097)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,584 miles
    Test number
    871726388433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,487 miles (+8,581)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,487 miles
    Test number
    214043284099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,906 miles (+9,941)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,906 miles
    Test number
    445428575691
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass94,965 miles (+9,837)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,965 miles
    Test number
    959995522122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,128 miles (+5,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,128 miles
    Test number
    479068845467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Pass79,795 miles (+3,719)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,795 miles
    Test number
    395587724435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,076 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,076 miles
    Test number
    796414023226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in offside end of steering rack
  16. Fail76,056 miles (+5,146)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,056 miles
    Test number
    345334723259
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in offside end of steering rack
  17. Pass70,910 miles (+5,494)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,910 miles
    Test number
    315421422466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,416 miles (+5,283)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,416 miles
    Test number
    209910931251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,133 miles (+4,208)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,133 miles
    Test number
    120742120261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,925 miles (+3,671)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,925 miles
    Test number
    290655829237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,254 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,254 miles
    Test number
    520906938204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,760 miles (+5,712)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,760 miles
    Test number
    364825437211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    44,048 miles
    Test number
    984886626263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 GYJ

Does Y231 GYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y231 GYJ is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y231 GYJ?
The MOT on Y231 GYJ is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y231 GYJ done?
Y231 GYJ was recorded at 196,714 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 7,591 miles a year.
Has Y231 GYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 GYJ has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y231 GYJ 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 Y231 GYJ find?
Y231 GYJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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