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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,590 cc

Y894 ACVMOT history

Y894 ACV is a blue petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 2 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 34,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2024
Mileage
34,665 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y894 ACV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y894 ACV was last recorded at 34,665 miles on 30 Mar 2023, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 May 2013: 7,979 miles, lower than 40,539 miles on 25 May 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
34,602 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
1,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 34,665 miles
  • 2021 – 31,663 miles
  • 2020 – 28,915 miles
  • 2019 – 27,151 miles
  • 2018 – 22,434 miles
  • 2017 – 16,741 miles
  • 2016 – 12,467 miles
  • 2015 – 8,212 miles
  • 2014 – 8,073 miles
  • 2013 – 7,979 miles
  • 2012 – 40,539 miles
  • 2011 – 7,571 miles
  • 2010 – 7,193 miles
  • 2009 – 6,632 miles
  • 2008 – 6,107 miles
  • 2007 – 5,433 miles
  • 2006 – 4,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,665 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Ems light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass34,665 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    34,665 miles
    Test number
    336189476924
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  2. Fail34,602 miles (+2,939)2 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,602 miles
    Test number
    885245823157
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  3. Pass31,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    31,663 miles
    Test number
    243039861873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail31,663 miles (+2,748)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,663 miles
    Test number
    440005219212
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (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))
  5. Pass28,915 miles (+1,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    28,915 miles
    Test number
    632954516359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass27,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    27,151 miles
    Test number
    184260938001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail27,151 miles (+4,717)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,151 miles
    Test number
    511483038351
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass22,434 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    22,434 miles
    Test number
    162664878725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail22,434 miles (+5,693)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,434 miles
    Test number
    544164448497
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/S rear tyre cracked in tread and side-wall.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S rear tyre cracked in tread and side-wall.
  10. Pass16,741 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    16,741 miles
    Test number
    345696151013
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above chassis (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryEms light on
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre perished
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not checked
  11. Fail16,739 miles (+2)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,739 miles
    Test number
    447897241985
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above chassis (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryEms light on
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre perished
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not checked
  12. Fail16,737 miles (+4,270)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,737 miles
    Test number
    949688496744
    • DangerousBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f,n/s/r,o/s/r tyre walls cracked
  13. Pass12,467 miles (+4,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    12,467 miles
    Test number
    206190807483
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  14. Pass8,212 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    8,212 miles
    Test number
    772961839633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,073 miles (+94)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    8,073 miles
    Test number
    549363454144
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteSlight cracking on both front and o/s/r tyres
    • NoteUnder side of vehicle corroded
  16. Pass7,979 miles (-32,560)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    7,979 miles
    Test number
    626323743176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front brake has slight bind
  17. Pass40,539 miles (+32,968)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,539 miles
    Test number
    317096442174
    • NoteCorrosion to front to rear brake pipes
    • NoteWear to nearside front tyre on raised tread
  18. Pass7,571 miles (+378)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    7,571 miles
    Test number
    446723351108
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall
  19. Pass7,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    7,193 miles
    Test number
    383517940192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail7,193 miles (+561)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,193 miles
    Test number
    840717240197
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSlight wear to inside edge of tyre
  21. Pass6,632 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    6,632 miles
    Test number
    780933259132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    6,107 miles
    Test number
    562243848136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,070 miles (+55,637)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,070 miles
    Test number
    974433448190
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  24. Pass5,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    5,433 miles
    Test number
    282899847434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail5,433 miles (+894)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,433 miles
    Test number
    494999147169
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
  26. Pass4,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    4,539 miles
    Test number
    833183946197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y894 ACV

Does Y894 ACV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y894 ACV expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y894 ACV?
The MOT on Y894 ACV expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y894 ACV done?
Y894 ACV was recorded at 34,665 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2023, an average of 1,788 miles a year.
Has Y894 ACV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y894 ACV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y894 ACV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y894 ACV find?
Y894 ACV passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test.

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