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W208 KTL

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,096 mi
Last recorded55,096 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 KTL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2016 55,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened excess play (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis and suspension parts very heavily corrode d

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis both front body mountings under front passenger floor rusted away (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,628 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSSION TO UNDERSIDE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,792 miles

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

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSSION TO UNDERSIDE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 44,792 miles

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

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSSION TO UNDERSIDE

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,019 miles

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

FAIRLY HEAVY SURFACE CORROSSION TO UNDERSIDE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OSF WIPER SLIGHT SPLIT

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 40,019 miles

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

FAIRLY HEAVY SURFACE CORROSSION TO UNDERSIDE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

OSF WIPER SLIGHT SPLIT

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,267 miles

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Fail 19 Apr 2012 35,267 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,557 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 30,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake warning light on

Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,266 miles

brake warning light illuminated

Fail 20 Apr 2010 27,266 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 20 Apr 2009 22,788 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake warning light illuminated

Fail 20 Apr 2009 22,788 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 21 Apr 2008 18,234 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 18,234 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,917 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 14,917 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

brake warning light on

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 14,094 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 14,094 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake fluid below minimum

brake warning light on

tow ball partially obscures rear number plate

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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W208 KTL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W208 KTL, 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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W208 KTL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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