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W203 VMX

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,851 mi
Last recorded107,851 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 VMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 107,851 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 104,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 215/65x16 98 h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

Fail 30 Dec 2015 104,114 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 215/65x16 98 h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

Pass 16 Dec 2014 99,849 miles

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit advice change

offside rear tyre close to legal limit advice change

offside windscreen wiper blade split

oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2013 96,107 miles

brake fluid level low

brake warning light on

front brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre getting close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside windscreen wiper blade split

oil leak

Fail 27 Dec 2013 96,103 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake fluid level low

brake warning light on

front brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre getting close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside windscreen wiper blade split

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 91,212 miles

oil leak

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2011 85,855 miles

front number plate deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2011 85,849 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 81,284 miles

air bag light on

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear brake judder

nearside windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 17 Sep 2009 76,586 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 76,586 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 71,331 miles

front brake imbalance

front brake pads very low

Fail 7 Oct 2008 71,331 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake imbalance

front brake pads very low

Pass 8 Oct 2007 65,896 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 58,818 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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W203 VMX is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W203 VMX, 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 W203 VMX registered?

W203 VMX is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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