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W168 MKW

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,460 mi
Last recorded132,460 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 MKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 132,460 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

emissions to clean to detect

Fail 1 Jul 2019 132,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 29 Jun 2018 126,312 miles

Offside and nearside front floor/body underside corroded and holed.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes to and from axle and limit valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 118,461 miles

Both Head Lights Starting To Mist Up

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High Level (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 118,452 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both Head Lights Starting To Mist Up

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust Box Corroding

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High Level (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 113,378 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 106,975 miles

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

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

Rear Box Deteriorating

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 106,949 miles

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

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

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

Rear Box Deteriorating

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 102,453 miles

front bumper insecure

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 102,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front bumper insecure

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 100,916 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

rust under body

suspension bolts rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2012 95,109 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2011 88,817 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,162 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 75,902 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 73,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 70,184 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 70,184 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 67,560 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 63,080 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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W168 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 77,312 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W168 MKW, 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 W168 MKW registered?

W168 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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