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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,997 cc

Y246 SVSMOT history

Y246 SVS is a silver diesel Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 9 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 206,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2024
Mileage
206,214 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y246 SVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y246 SVS was last recorded at 206,214 miles on 25 Jan 2023, 87 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Dec 2017: 167,025 miles, lower than 169,603 miles on 14 Dec 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
206,127 miles · 9 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
87 miles
Average per year
8,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 206,214 miles
  • 2022 – 199,709 miles
  • 2020 – 193,659 miles
  • 2019 – 186,249 miles
  • 2018 – 176,771 miles
  • 2017 – 167,214 miles
  • 2016 – 169,603 miles
  • 2015 – 153,706 miles
  • 2014 – 147,357 miles
  • 2013 – 137,761 miles
  • 2012 – 127,221 miles
  • 2011 – 113,857 miles
  • 2010 – 105,409 miles
  • 2009 – 93,577 miles
  • 2008 – 88,912 miles
  • 2007 – 81,271 miles
  • 2006 – 69,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,214 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • E.m.l light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,214 miles (+87)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    206,214 miles
    Test number
    338494660797
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  2. Fail206,127 miles (+6,418)2 dangerous7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,127 miles
    Test number
    228181845667
    • DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade split at ends but still clearing windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body corroded close to chassis mount
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body corroded close to chassis mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass199,709 miles (+6,050)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    199,709 miles
    Test number
    730433583033
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass193,659 miles (+94)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    193,659 miles
    Test number
    646828038344
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryE.m.l light on

  5. Fail193,565 miles (+7,316)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,565 miles
    Test number
    514668316949
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear , 2pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil level on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryE.m.l light on

  6. Pass186,249 miles (+9,478)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    186,249 miles
    Test number
    311841086574
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes across rear axle slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryCenter brake pipes slightly corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust outer skin corroded and split

  7. Pass176,771 miles (+63)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    176,771 miles
    Test number
    360325524013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail176,708 miles (+9,494)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,708 miles
    Test number
    384884679766
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass167,214 miles (+189)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    167,214 miles
    Test number
    766735706270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail167,025 miles (-2,578)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,025 miles
    Test number
    251737431227
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass169,603 miles (+10,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    169,603 miles
    Test number
    661170916034
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail159,600 miles (+5,894)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,600 miles
    Test number
    604197538676
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass153,706 miles (+6,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    153,706 miles
    Test number
    550466694986
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass147,357 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    147,357 miles
    Test number
    416583014323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust in poor condition

  15. Fail147,356 miles (+9,595)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,356 miles
    Test number
    706945004342
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust in poor condition

  16. Pass137,761 miles (+73)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    137,761 miles
    Test number
    409599303390
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail137,688 miles (+10,467)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,688 miles
    Test number
    137946103392
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass127,221 miles (+13,364)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    127,221 miles
    Test number
    299687182284
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass113,857 miles (+8,448)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    113,857 miles
    Test number
    715565851120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,409 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    105,409 miles
    Test number
    992144130153
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail105,409 miles (+11,832)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,409 miles
    Test number
    244881320147
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail93,577 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,577 miles
    Test number
    320869419152
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass93,577 miles (+4,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    93,577 miles
    Test number
    933639719190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass88,912 miles (+7,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,912 miles
    Test number
    231491428484
    • 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)

  25. Pass81,271 miles (+11,650)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    81,271 miles
    Test number
    562808507179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    69,621 miles
    Test number
    350817086170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y246 SVS

Does Y246 SVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y246 SVS expired on 24 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y246 SVS?
The MOT on Y246 SVS expired on 24 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y246 SVS done?
Y246 SVS was recorded at 206,214 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2023, an average of 8,250 miles a year.
Has Y246 SVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y246 SVS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y246 SVS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y246 SVS find?
Y246 SVS passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; general underside corrosion.

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