Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · Y242 BKS

Y242 BKS

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21/03/2001. Recorded mileage 117,557 miles. MOT valid until 26/08/2027. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
Year / Origin
2001 · Leeds
MOT Status
Valid until 26/08/2027
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
117,557 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/08/2027
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
1590cc
Mechanical Assessment

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Y242 BKS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
  • 117,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Y242 BKS Mileage History

  1. 11/07/2023108,703 mi
  2. 06/08/2024115,506 mi+6,803 mi
  3. 12/08/2024115,519 mi+13 mi
  4. 22/07/2025117,060 mi+1,541 mi
  5. 28/08/2026117,557 mi+497 mi

Average of roughly 2,826 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Y242 BKS MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Aug 2026, 02:46
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara (Y242 BKS) between July 2023 and August 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.

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