Suzuki Grand Vitara
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,995 cc
Y279 SEHMOT history
Y279 SEH is a silver petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,444 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 100,444 mi
- At MOT on 1 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,243 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y279 SEH
- 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 28 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y279 SEH was last recorded at 100,444 miles on 1 Mar 2024, 7,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 93,069 miles · 27 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,375 miles
- Average per year
- 4,243 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 100,444 miles
- 2022 – 93,069 miles
- 2021 – 86,011 miles
- 2020 – 77,715 miles
- 2019 – 68,021 miles
- 2018 – 55,523 miles
- 2017 – 47,117 miles
- 2016 – 46,043 miles
- 2015 – 44,512 miles
- 2014 – 43,135 miles
- 2013 – 41,323 miles
- 2012 – 37,743 miles
- 2011 – 35,584 miles
- 2010 – 33,436 miles
- 2009 – 30,802 miles
- 2008 – 28,189 miles
- 2007 – 26,088 miles
- 2006 – 23,983 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,444 miles
- AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed front to rear underneath
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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
General corrosion on chassis/subframes/suspension components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right hand pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,444 miles (+7,375)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 100,444 miles
- Test number
- 192517849044
- AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed front to rear underneath
Pass93,069 miles (+94)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 93,069 miles
- Test number
- 990297622112
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on chassis/subframes/suspension components
Fail92,975 miles (+6,964)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,975 miles
- Test number
- 986178023808
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area yellow chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on chassis/subframes/suspension components
Pass86,011 miles (+8,296)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 86,011 miles
- Test number
- 723731702109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath
Pass77,715 miles (+315)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 77,715 miles
- Test number
- 736189985356
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail77,400 miles (+9,379)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,400 miles
- Test number
- 966330112100
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass68,021 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 68,021 miles
- Test number
- 920751573120
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right hand pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail68,010 miles (+12,487)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,010 miles
- Test number
- 472033654176
- MajorCentral Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right hand pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass55,523 miles (+12)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 55,523 miles
- Test number
- 209455694066
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail55,511 miles (+8,394)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,511 miles
- Test number
- 963293938400
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass47,117 miles (+1,074)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 47,117 miles
- Test number
- 644003348828
- AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath but ok for time of MOT
Pass46,043 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 46,043 miles
- Test number
- 416845217862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,033 miles (+1,521)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,033 miles
- Test number
- 921566616402
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass44,512 miles (+1,377)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 44,512 miles
- Test number
- 751332316700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,135 miles (+1,812)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 43,135 miles
- Test number
- 806646044257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,323 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 41,323 miles
- Test number
- 809954433201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,311 miles (+708)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,311 miles
- Test number
- 738252633250
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass40,603 miles (+2,860)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 40,603 miles
- Test number
- 389753753053
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,743 miles (+2,159)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 37,743 miles
- Test number
- 427407242020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Pass35,584 miles (+2,148)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 35,584 miles
- Test number
- 786925441091
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass33,436 miles (+2,634)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 33,436 miles
- Test number
- 593960750039
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass30,802 miles (+2,613)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 30,802 miles
- Test number
- 672944349048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,189 miles (+2,101)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 28,189 miles
- Test number
- 612689748072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,088 miles (+2,105)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 26,088 miles
- Test number
- 733087147095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,983 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 23,983 miles
- Test number
- 690223656021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,981 miles3 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,981 miles
- Test number
- 441843656089
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteO/f wheel bearing not fully checked duo to brake fault
Questions about Y279 SEH
- Does Y279 SEH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y279 SEH expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y279 SEH?
- The MOT on Y279 SEH expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y279 SEH done?
- Y279 SEH was recorded at 100,444 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2024, an average of 4,243 miles a year.
- Has Y279 SEH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y279 SEH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y279 SEH 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 Y279 SEH find?
- Y279 SEH passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: vehicle heavily undersealed front to rear underneath.
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