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YA07 VYZ

2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,622 mi
Last recorded98,622 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 VYZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 98,622 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 98,449 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shocker dust cover rusty and holed

Offside Rear Shocker dust cover rusty and holed

Pass 18 Jul 2024 95,227 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 90,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 90,099 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 89,997 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened multiple holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose down pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front trailing arms mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2022 89,639 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 89,638 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 87,966 miles

excessive brake travel

underside subframes, suspension arms & underside body corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2021 87,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

excessive brake travel

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

underside subframes, suspension arms & underside body corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,319 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

underside corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2020 86,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 81,846 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 71,401 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 71,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 64,360 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 60,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 52,223 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 52,223 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 42,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 32,628 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 23,419 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 15,502 miles

near side and off side front inner brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 12,254 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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YA07 VYZ is a 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 64,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA07 VYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YA07 VYZ is a 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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