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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,590 cc

Y242 BKSMOT history

Y242 BKS is a green petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
117,557 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 BKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 BKS was last recorded at 117,557 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,060 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
497 miles
Average per year
4,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,557 miles
  • 2025 – 117,060 miles
  • 2024 – 115,519 miles
  • 2023 – 108,703 miles
  • 2022 – 100,370 miles
  • 2021 – 91,119 miles
  • 2020 – 81,172 miles
  • 2019 – 72,237 miles
  • 2018 – 62,831 miles
  • 2017 – 55,045 miles
  • 2016 – 53,024 miles
  • 2015 – 51,069 miles
  • 2014 – 48,442 miles
  • 2013 – 46,215 miles
  • 2012 – 44,174 miles
  • 2011 – 41,745 miles
  • 2010 – 39,661 miles
  • 2009 – 37,448 miles
  • 2008 – 35,324 miles
  • 2007 – 32,914 miles
  • 2006 – 29,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,557 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front shock absorber mounting corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,557 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    117,557 miles
    Test number
    208012981821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,060 miles (+1,541)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,060 miles
    Test number
    549543267070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass115,519 miles (+13)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,519 miles
    Test number
    999421078719
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail115,506 miles (+6,803)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,506 miles
    Test number
    691389659868
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass108,703 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,703 miles
    Test number
    199463457598
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail108,700 miles (+8,330)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,700 miles
    Test number
    539866342811
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass100,370 miles (+9,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,370 miles
    Test number
    612567193309
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s/r and o/s/r body mounting corroded with in 30 cm of mounting point. but not seriously affecting its strength

  8. Pass91,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,119 miles
    Test number
    280926812451
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail91,119 miles (+9,947)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,119 miles
    Test number
    771599388106
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass81,172 miles (+8,935)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,172 miles
    Test number
    690091690806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,237 miles (+9,406)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    72,237 miles
    Test number
    920973517652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,831 miles (+5)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,831 miles
    Test number
    133696230344
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail62,826 miles (+7,781)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,826 miles
    Test number
    362787975350
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass55,045 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,045 miles
    Test number
    794706003617
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisorySlight wear / play in offside front anti roll bar link
    • AdvisorySome heavy corrosion around all 4 central vehicle body mountings (front and rear body mountings good )

  15. Fail55,037 miles (+2,013)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,037 miles
    Test number
    130574491006
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisorySlight wear / play in offside front anti roll bar link
    • AdvisorySome heavy corrosion around all 4 central vehicle body mountings (front and rear body mountings good )

  16. Pass53,024 miles (+1,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,024 miles
    Test number
    153853444201
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySome corrosion around body mountings

  17. Pass51,069 miles (+2,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,069 miles
    Test number
    582414159344
    • AdvisorySome corrosion around body mountings

  18. Pass48,442 miles (+2,227)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,442 miles
    Test number
    796650824267
    • NoteSome heavy corrosion of offside and nearside floorpans around body mountings

  19. Pass46,215 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,215 miles
    Test number
    607570623226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,174 miles (+2,429)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,174 miles
    Test number
    719301722204
    • NoteFront wipers poor
    • NoteN/s/f brake binding slightly

  21. Pass41,745 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,745 miles
    Test number
    305296431412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,661 miles (+2,213)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,661 miles
    Test number
    300101920257
    • NoteSlight binding of o/s/f brake

  23. Pass37,448 miles (+2,124)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,448 miles
    Test number
    260272929201
    • NoteAll 4 tyres starting to perish
    • NoteSome cuts in n/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

  24. Pass35,324 miles (+2,410)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,324 miles
    Test number
    670136348200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,914 miles (+3,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,914 miles
    Test number
    182628847266
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass29,583 miles (+3,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,583 miles
    Test number
    693261256217
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass25,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,725 miles
    Test number
    723338016005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 BKS

Does Y242 BKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y242 BKS is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y242 BKS?
The MOT on Y242 BKS is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y242 BKS done?
Y242 BKS was recorded at 117,557 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 4,456 miles a year.
Has Y242 BKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 BKS has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y242 BKS 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 Y242 BKS find?
Y242 BKS passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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