Suzuki Grand Vitara
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,995 cc
Y878 AAMMOT history
Y878 AAM is a green petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 2 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,611 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 169,611 mi
- At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,929 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y878 AAM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Grand Vitara
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 2 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y878 AAM was last recorded at 169,611 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 168,952 miles · 27 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 659 miles
- Average per year
- 5,929 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 169,611 miles
- 2024 – 168,952 miles
- 2023 – 168,226 miles
- 2022 – 165,533 miles
- 2021 – 160,240 miles
- 2020 – 155,322 miles
- 2019 – 150,390 miles
- 2018 – 144,353 miles
- 2017 – 139,175 miles
- 2016 – 133,521 miles
- 2015 – 127,829 miles
- 2014 – 121,761 miles
- 2013 – 116,130 miles
- 2012 – 110,642 miles
- 2011 – 88,343 miles
- 2010 – 79,408 miles
- 2009 – 72,235 miles
- 2008 – 58,589 miles
- 2006 – 57,444 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,611 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryEML on dashRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside painted with underseal
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.
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,611 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 169,611 miles
- Test number
- 156229824667
- AdvisoryEML on dash
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside painted with underseal
Fail169,611 miles (+659)1 repaired13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,611 miles
- Test number
- 881726276104
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEML on dash
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside painted with underseal
Pass168,952 miles (+726)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 168,952 miles
- Test number
- 353724073491
- AdvisoryEML on dash
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryManufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension components rusty
Pass168,226 miles (+2,693)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 168,226 miles
- Test number
- 258386273864
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Pass165,533 miles (+5,293)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 165,533 miles
- Test number
- 484395781625
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass160,240 miles (+4,918)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 160,240 miles
- Test number
- 488483297285
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass155,322 miles (+4,932)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 155,322 miles
- Test number
- 224029328037
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass150,390 miles (+6,037)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 150,390 miles
- Test number
- 930209310935
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass144,353 miles (+5,178)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 144,353 miles
- Test number
- 955712282742
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass139,175 miles (+5,654)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 139,175 miles
- Test number
- 664772110136
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass133,521 miles (+5,692)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 133,521 miles
- Test number
- 752679254076
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass127,829 miles (+6,068)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 127,829 miles
- Test number
- 357943605260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,761 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 121,761 miles
- Test number
- 126353904238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,761 miles (+5,631)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,761 miles
- Test number
- 759433804294
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass116,130 miles (+5,488)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 116,130 miles
- Test number
- 356617103460
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass110,642 miles (+22,299)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 110,642 miles
- Test number
- 976105702278
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass88,343 miles (+8,935)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 88,343 miles
- Test number
- 906317701259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,408 miles (+7,173)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 79,408 miles
- Test number
- 144584010290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass72,235 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 72,235 miles
- Test number
- 161710919252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,235 miles (+13,646)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,235 miles
- Test number
- 901943609278
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,589 miles (+1,145)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 58,589 miles
- Test number
- 631644048026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOne centre brake light bulb not working
Pass57,444 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 57,444 miles
- Test number
- 324708076283
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Note1 high line brake light bulb not working
Questions about Y878 AAM
- Does Y878 AAM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y878 AAM expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y878 AAM?
- The MOT on Y878 AAM expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y878 AAM done?
- Y878 AAM was recorded at 169,611 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 5,929 miles a year.
- Has Y878 AAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y878 AAM has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y878 AAM 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 Y878 AAM find?
- Y878 AAM passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 13 advisories: eml on dash; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes; manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components, and 10 more.
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