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W356 KBE

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,254 mi
Last recorded98,254 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 KBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 98,254 miles

underside of vehicle weld repaired

Pass 9 May 2017 91,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre got many cracks

Fail 8 May 2017 91,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre got many cracks

Fail 6 May 2017 91,709 miles

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

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 not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 13 May 2016 85,095 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 85,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 6 May 2015 79,457 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 74,676 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 95,101 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 65,651 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 65,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2011 58,769 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 58,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 45,619 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 45,167 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 26,856 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,268 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 21,847 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 17,129 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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W356 KBE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 77,312 miles. This 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 W356 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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W356 KBE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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