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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,590 cc

Y5 MTHMOT history

Y5 MTH is a black petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 42,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
42,185 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 MTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 MTH was last recorded at 42,185 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Aug 2013: 31,930 miles, lower than 32,223 miles on 6 Sept 2012.

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
42,181 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,185 miles
  • 2025 – 41,851 miles
  • 2024 – 41,458 miles
  • 2023 – 41,027 miles
  • 2022 – 40,603 miles
  • 2021 – 40,057 miles
  • 2020 – 39,349 miles
  • 2019 – 38,879 miles
  • 2018 – 38,251 miles
  • 2017 – 37,639 miles
  • 2016 – 37,246 miles
  • 2015 – 35,976 miles
  • 2014 – 34,601 miles
  • 2013 – 31,930 miles
  • 2012 – 32,223 miles
  • 2011 – 30,801 miles
  • 2010 – 28,360 miles
  • 2009 – 25,996 miles
  • 2008 – 22,769 miles
  • 2007 – 17,044 miles
  • 2006 – 12,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,185 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCorrosion UndersideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,185 miles (+4)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    42,185 miles
    Test number
    482194558813
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion Underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail42,181 miles (+330)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,181 miles
    Test number
    128270746531
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion Underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass41,851 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    41,851 miles
    Test number
    560563832453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail41,845 miles (+387)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,845 miles
    Test number
    911878300515
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass41,458 miles (+431)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    41,458 miles
    Test number
    826024371746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  6. Pass41,027 miles (+424)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    41,027 miles
    Test number
    816327861516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass40,603 miles (+546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    40,603 miles
    Test number
    861231101069
    • AdvisoryFront both front headlight patterns poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass40,057 miles (+708)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    40,057 miles
    Test number
    585011295480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass39,349 miles (+470)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    39,349 miles
    Test number
    804141392978
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass38,879 miles (+628)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    38,879 miles
    Test number
    328085365442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass38,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,251 miles
    Test number
    948979331195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Fail38,251 miles (+612)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,251 miles
    Test number
    813060581761
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  13. Pass37,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,639 miles
    Test number
    545898337567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,639 miles (+393)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,639 miles
    Test number
    351170649329
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass37,246 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,246 miles
    Test number
    360304764148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Windscreen wiper split
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryTailgate handle damaged

  16. Fail37,246 miles (+1,270)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,246 miles
    Test number
    703414005556
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Windscreen wiper split
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryTailgate handle damaged

  17. Pass35,976 miles (+1,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,976 miles
    Test number
    114221684452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose

  18. Pass34,601 miles (+2,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,601 miles
    Test number
    616024234215
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass31,930 miles (-293)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,930 miles
    Test number
    208818923250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,223 miles (+1,422)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,223 miles
    Test number
    226600152222
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated

  21. Pass30,801 miles (+2,441)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,801 miles
    Test number
    347093141466
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear lense cracked
    • NoteRear bumper damaged

  22. Pass28,360 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,360 miles
    Test number
    190609330212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,996 miles (+3,227)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,996 miles
    Test number
    341563639204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass22,769 miles (+5,725)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,769 miles
    Test number
    622062838265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,044 miles (+4,541)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,044 miles
    Test number
    110110187024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    12,503 miles
    Test number
    790323456021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 MTH

Does Y5 MTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 MTH is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 MTH?
The MOT on Y5 MTH is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 MTH done?
Y5 MTH was recorded at 42,185 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 1,451 miles a year.
Has Y5 MTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 MTH has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y5 MTH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y5 MTH find?
Y5 MTH passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 10 advisories: central lower oil leak, but not excessive transmission; corrosion underside; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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