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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,995 cc

Y237 EALMOT history

Y237 EAL is a blue petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2024
Mileage
100,307 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y237 EAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2024
Latest MOT test
3 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y237 EAL was last recorded at 100,307 miles on 3 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,307 miles · 2 May 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,307 miles
  • 2022 – 96,873 miles
  • 2021 – 91,347 miles
  • 2020 – 87,090 miles
  • 2019 – 80,669 miles
  • 2018 – 73,432 miles
  • 2017 – 68,476 miles
  • 2015 – 64,086 miles
  • 2014 – 59,667 miles
  • 2013 – 57,196 miles
  • 2012 – 54,459 miles
  • 2011 – 51,965 miles
  • 2010 – 48,717 miles
  • 2009 – 44,994 miles
  • 2008 – 41,304 miles
  • 2007 – 37,749 miles
  • 2006 – 34,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,307 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (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.

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,307 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    100,307 miles
    Test number
    469111954183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail100,307 miles (+3,434)3 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,307 miles
    Test number
    419114664536
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to front (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to front (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass96,873 miles (+5,526)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,873 miles
    Test number
    955812536435
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMechanical components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass91,347 miles (+42)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    91,347 miles
    Test number
    103449621824
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail91,305 miles (+4,215)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,305 miles
    Test number
    928532310933
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass87,090 miles (+113)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,090 miles
    Test number
    906511022864
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bodywork damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail86,977 miles (+6,308)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,977 miles
    Test number
    636426418576
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bodywork damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass80,669 miles (+162)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,669 miles
    Test number
    627025697844
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  9. Fail80,507 miles (+7,075)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,507 miles
    Test number
    417670446014
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  10. Pass73,432 miles (+4,956)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,432 miles
    Test number
    711374565920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules steel pipe section (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules steel pipe section (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryAdult rear seatbelts and seat bases removed prior to test (unchecked)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and offside rear tyres have some age related perrishing on outer side walls
    • AdvisoryBoth front and offside rear tyres worn close to 2mm wear bar indicators 1.6mm minimum legal tread depth
    • AdvisoryEngine management fault indicator lamp illuminated on dashboard
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted restricting inspection of related body panels
    • AdvisoryRear sections of front to rear steel brake pipes corroded inspection restricted by fixing clips
    • AdvisoryRust - corrosion on nearside and offside rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryRust - corrosion on underbody, chassis and underbody components
    • AdvisoryTowball removed prior to test

  11. Pass68,476 miles (+69)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,476 miles
    Test number
    108680680616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail68,407 miles (+4,321)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,407 miles
    Test number
    396251502225
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass64,086 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,086 miles
    Test number
    907810394364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,239 miles (+2,572)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,239 miles
    Test number
    137537305440
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on all suspension components.
    • NoteSlight corrosion to entire vehicle chassis

  15. Pass59,667 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,667 miles
    Test number
    358056104022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,196 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,196 miles
    Test number
    359808003015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,459 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,459 miles
    Test number
    349091812072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,965 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,965 miles
    Test number
    469297601064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,717 miles (+3,723)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,717 miles
    Test number
    192716200419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,994 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,994 miles
    Test number
    552462419000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,304 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,304 miles
    Test number
    572734718097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,749 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,749 miles
    Test number
    562128707060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,204 miles
    Test number
    523736916042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y237 EAL

Does Y237 EAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y237 EAL expired on 2 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y237 EAL?
The MOT on Y237 EAL expired on 2 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y237 EAL done?
Y237 EAL was recorded at 100,307 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2023, an average of 3,823 miles a year.
Has Y237 EAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y237 EAL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y237 EAL 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 Y237 EAL find?
Y237 EAL passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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