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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,995 cc

Y243 EBRMOT history

Y243 EBR is a silver petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2022
Mileage
115,060 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 EBR
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y243 EBR was last recorded at 115,060 miles on 26 Jan 2022, 5,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Nov 2016: 34,212 miles, lower than 84,310 miles on 3 Nov 2016.

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
109,429 miles · 22 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
5,631 miles
Average per year
5,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,060 miles
  • 2021 – 109,429 miles
  • 2020 – 104,996 miles
  • 2018 – 100,782 miles
  • 2017 – 93,798 miles
  • 2016 – 34,212 miles
  • 2015 – 76,275 miles
  • 2014 – 71,004 miles
  • 2013 – 64,572 miles
  • 2012 – 62,503 miles
  • 2011 – 57,753 miles
  • 2010 – 54,138 miles
  • 2009 – 50,060 miles
  • 2008 – 46,222 miles
  • 2007 – 42,685 miles
  • 2006 – 38,153 miles
  • 2005 – 31,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,060 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,060 miles (+5,631)4 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,060 miles
    Test number
    540180916800
    • DangerousNearside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,429 miles (+41)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,429 miles
    Test number
    170186021844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail109,388 miles (+4,392)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,388 miles
    Test number
    919870558619
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass104,996 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,996 miles
    Test number
    383036022733
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail104,964 miles (+4,182)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,964 miles
    Test number
    615789971593
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass100,782 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,782 miles
    Test number
    774036839528
    • 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))

  7. Fail100,732 miles (+6,934)1 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,732 miles
    Test number
    983648763255
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass93,798 miles (+59,586)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,798 miles
    Test number
    811843778618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,212 miles (-50,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,212 miles
    Test number
    650535319744
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlights cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Surface rust to front and rear chassis

  10. Fail84,310 miles (+8,035)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,310 miles
    Test number
    649585637368
    • FailureEmissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner and outer sill rear chassis and floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner and outer sill rear chassis and floor area (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  11. Pass76,275 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,275 miles
    Test number
    679453000853
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail76,215 miles (+5,211)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,215 miles
    Test number
    222474588129
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass71,004 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,004 miles
    Test number
    858331624345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Fail71,004 miles (+6,432)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,004 miles
    Test number
    627868114328
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass64,572 miles (+2,069)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,572 miles
    Test number
    516037613312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,503 miles (+4,750)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,503 miles
    Test number
    419862012454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front brake sticks slightly

  17. Pass57,753 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,753 miles
    Test number
    287567701351
    • NoteOffside front brake disc slightly out of true

  18. Fail57,753 miles (+3,615)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,753 miles
    Test number
    736917001341
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside front brake disc slightly out of true

  19. Pass54,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,138 miles
    Test number
    710269000375
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Fail54,137 miles (+4,077)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,137 miles
    Test number
    583939900323
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteDrivers wiper blade deteriorated

  21. Pass50,060 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,060 miles
    Test number
    422189009351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,222 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,222 miles
    Test number
    464290518418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,685 miles (+4,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,685 miles
    Test number
    791230417338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass38,153 miles (+6,496)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    38,153 miles
    Test number
    402687006481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    31,657 miles
    Test number
    290191615394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y243 EBR

Does Y243 EBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y243 EBR expired on 21 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y243 EBR?
The MOT on Y243 EBR expired on 21 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y243 EBR done?
Y243 EBR was recorded at 115,060 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2022, an average of 5,142 miles a year.
Has Y243 EBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 EBR has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y243 EBR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y243 EBR find?
Y243 EBR failed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2022 with 4 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired; nearside rear body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired; offside rear body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired, and 8 more.

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