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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,995 cc

Y889 ACVMOT history

Y889 ACV is a blue petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 28 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2023
Mileage
102,301 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y889 ACV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2023
Latest MOT test
17 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y889 ACV was last recorded at 102,301 miles on 17 May 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 May 2009: 37,874 miles, lower than 67,208 miles on 29 May 2008.

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
102,295 miles · 4 May 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 102,301 miles
  • 2020 – 102,022 miles
  • 2019 – 100,858 miles
  • 2018 – 100,136 miles
  • 2017 – 99,051 miles
  • 2016 – 97,175 miles
  • 2015 – 95,155 miles
  • 2014 – 92,272 miles
  • 2013 – 89,689 miles
  • 2012 – 85,578 miles
  • 2011 – 81,440 miles
  • 2010 – 75,801 miles
  • 2009 – 37,874 miles
  • 2008 – 67,208 miles
  • 2007 – 61,734 miles
  • 2006 – 56,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,301 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by hub (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVarious areas of under side of chassie/body corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVarious brake hose ferrells/ unions corroded or greasedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,301 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,301 miles
    Test number
    803914612246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of under side of chassie/body corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious brake hose ferrells/ unions corroded or greased
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  2. Fail102,295 miles (+273)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,295 miles
    Test number
    224267579989
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both need cleaning (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill by body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill by body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill by body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body/rear seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible obstructed by tow bar (0.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of under side of chassie/body corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious brake hose ferrells/ unions corroded or greased
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  3. Pass102,022 miles (+1,164)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    102,022 miles
    Test number
    664783483384
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has slight surface corrosion

  4. Pass100,858 miles (+722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,858 miles
    Test number
    186532770405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,136 miles (+7)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,136 miles
    Test number
    548859790131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll body mounts corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension units and mountings corroded

  6. Fail100,129 miles (+1,078)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,129 miles
    Test number
    683736474657
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll body mounts corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension units and mountings corroded

  7. Pass99,051 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,051 miles
    Test number
    220724358654
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

  8. Fail99,050 miles (+1,875)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,050 miles
    Test number
    840896294022
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

  9. Pass97,175 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,175 miles
    Test number
    866590998842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,165 miles (+2,010)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,165 miles
    Test number
    957106092690
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  11. Pass95,155 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,155 miles
    Test number
    317475655146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,148 miles (+2,876)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,148 miles
    Test number
    895128045132
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass92,272 miles (+2,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,272 miles
    Test number
    538437144148
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass89,689 miles (+4,111)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,689 miles
    Test number
    399178443174
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteBoth lower ball joints becoming worn

  15. Pass85,578 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,578 miles
    Test number
    135183742118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,568 miles (+4,128)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,568 miles
    Test number
    298022142118
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass81,440 miles (+5,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    81,440 miles
    Test number
    916014341126
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass75,801 miles (+37,927)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,801 miles
    Test number
    852164730194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass37,874 miles (-29,334)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,874 miles
    Test number
    184247949154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,208 miles (+5,474)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    67,208 miles
    Test number
    751490158194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,734 miles (+5,059)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    61,734 miles
    Test number
    760117037165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,675 miles (+420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,675 miles
    Test number
    854913546175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass56,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,255 miles
    Test number
    400520276055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y889 ACV

Does Y889 ACV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y889 ACV expired on 16 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y889 ACV?
The MOT on Y889 ACV expired on 16 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y889 ACV done?
Y889 ACV was recorded at 102,301 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2022, an average of 2,845 miles a year.
Has Y889 ACV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y889 ACV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y889 ACV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y889 ACV find?
Y889 ACV passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2022 with 8 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle corroded; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, and 5 more.

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