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SDZ 171

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,948 mi
Last recorded125,948 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDZ 171
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 125,948 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 125,709 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2023 125,473 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2022 120,103 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 116,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 116,583 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 101,024 miles

fuel tank support slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,253 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 87,445 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 83,504 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,159 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 77,157 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 73,033 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 69,977 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bold on edges

tested wet

Fail 8 Mar 2013 69,952 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre bold on edges

tested wet

Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 54,153 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 54,153 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 38,074 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 38,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake adjustment

Pass 17 Aug 2007 27,958 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 17,825 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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SDZ 171 is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SDZ 171, 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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What year was SDZ 171 registered?

SDZ 171 is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is SDZ 171 safe to buy?

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