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1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5L Petrol · S482 BAA

S482 BAA

1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1999. Recorded mileage 119,905 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
Year / Origin
1999 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30/06/2017
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/12/2016)
Recorded Mileage
119,905 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/06/2017
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/12/2016
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1999
Engine
2493cc

S482 BAA Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2016
  • 119,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (9 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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S482 BAA Mileage History

  1. 27/01/200660,791 mi
  2. 26/01/200770,108 mi+9,317 mi
  3. 24/01/200878,035 mi+7,927 mi
  4. 25/01/200878,035 mi
  5. 27/01/200984,191 mi+6,156 mi
  6. 17/12/200985,466 mi+1,275 mi
  7. 15/12/201091,110 mi+5,644 mi
  8. 22/12/201091,151 mi+41 mi
  9. 05/01/201297,504 mi+6,353 mi
  10. 05/01/201297,504 mi
  11. 24/06/2013103,475 mi+5,971 mi
  12. 24/06/2013103,475 mi
  13. 01/07/2014107,643 mi+4,168 mi
  14. 01/07/2014107,643 mi
  15. 10/06/2015112,585 mi+4,942 mi
  16. 10/06/2015112,585 mi
  17. 01/07/2016119,905 mi+7,320 mi

Average of roughly 5,670 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

S482 BAA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 07:04
MOT Analysis

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

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara (S482 BAA) between January 2006 and July 2016.

The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 01 July 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 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: “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.

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