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W248 KBE

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,619 mi
Last recorded122,619 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 KBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 122,619 miles

all suspension rubbers starting to perish

brake servo rusting

centre box exhaust outer skin in poor condition

fanbelt noisey

heavy surface rusting on chassis and suspension

Fail 14 May 2014 122,617 miles

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

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

all suspension rubbers starting to perish

brake servo rusting

centre box exhaust outer skin in poor condition

fanbelt noisey

heavy surface rusting on chassis and suspension

Fail 14 May 2013 117,801 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis has a lot of surface rust advise some protection

exhaust rusting (outer skin on rear box)

front brake discs inner awept area starting to corrode

headlight lenses misting

plastic side sills fitted

suspension rubbers starting to perish

suspension rusting

Pass 14 May 2013 117,801 miles

chassis has a lot of surface rust advise some protection

exhaust rusting (outer skin on rear box)

front brake discs inner awept area starting to corrode

headlight lenses misting

plastic side sills fitted

suspension rubbers starting to perish

suspension rusting

Pass 2 May 2012 113,345 miles

battery not secure will be failure in future

exhaust in poor condition

n/s/f top mount by battery corrodeing

suspension rusting

underbody rusting

washers could be better

Pass 11 Apr 2011 107,834 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 102,890 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 102,890 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside front brakes noisey may need pads

Pass 6 May 2009 95,971 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 95,970 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 89,381 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 89,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 86,854 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 86,854 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 78,051 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 68,934 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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W248 KBE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W248 KBE, 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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W248 KBE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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