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DCZ 5031

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

95,852 mi
Last recorded95,852 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 5031
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2024 95,852 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front seat belt frayed

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2023 94,629 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 94,629 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut (2.1.3 (d))

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

front and lower half of engine covered in oil

Pass 2 Aug 2022 93,548 miles

Nearside Rear very low effort nearside parking brake advise brake check

Fail 1 Aug 2022 93,547 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective broken return spring and VERY corroded (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear very low effort nearside parking brake advise brake check

Pass 28 Jul 2021 92,530 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items obscuring offside lower corner of windscreen , items on top of dash (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe running along chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both inner rack joints ()

Rear nearside and offside parking brake efforts wildly differant nearside 33kg offside 243kg advise brake check

Fail 27 Jul 2021 92,529 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from brake hose to wheelcylinder excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box before rear axle excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items obscuring offside lower corner of windscreen , items on top of dash (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe running along chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both inner rack joints ()

Rear nearside and offside parking brake efforts wildly differant nearside 33kg offside 243kg advise brake check

Pass 29 Jul 2020 91,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/16 outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 91,786 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded font to rear offside approx 4-5 feet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens excessively oxidised (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens excessively oxidised (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/16 outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 91,048 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mounting at rear of front wheelarch corroded but not yet perferated (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/16 outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mounting at rear of front wheelarch corroded but not yet perferated (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 91,047 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mounting at rear of front wheelarch corroded but not yet perferated (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/16 outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mounting at rear of front wheelarch corroded but not yet perferated (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 90,198 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 235/60/16 ()

Rear parking brake grabbing both sides

Pass 10 Aug 2017 89,675 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 89,673 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe just before axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from nearside wheelcylinder to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 87,373 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 83,414 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes are bindin slightly

front diff leaking oil

Pass 10 Aug 2015 83,414 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes are bindin slightly

front diff leaking oil

Pass 12 Aug 2014 79,515 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 79,514 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 76,002 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 76,002 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 69,277 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 59,672 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 50,689 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,689 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 46,951 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,310 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 37,451 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 32,772 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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DCZ 5031 is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 77,312 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 DCZ 5031, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DCZ 5031 is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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