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W172 MKW

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,274 mi
Last recorded102,274 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 MKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 102,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2013 102,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2012 101,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2012 101,089 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 94,424 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,911 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2010 37,910 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 75,286 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 75,279 miles

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 64,788 miles

O.S.R Tyre Starting To Wear On Inner Edge

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2007 52,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 52,621 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil leak

g/box oil leak

n/s/f wiper blade rubber split, but not affecting drivers view

slight play in the n/s/f anti-roll bar droplink

Pass 24 Aug 2006 42,102 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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W172 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W172 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 W172 MKW registered?

W172 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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