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W42 FUG

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,076 mi
Last recorded89,076 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 FUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 89,076 miles

Both front outers cv boots cracking quite badly. Wheel rims corroded. Corrosion generally quite extensive underbody and on components. Slight play in N/s/f lower ball joint.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear door handle broken. Fuel flap broken. Handbrake travel. Damage on windscreen. Outer sills covered. O/s/r wheel arch quite badly corroded.

Fail 13 Dec 2013 89,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front outers cv boots cracking quite badly. Wheel rims corroded. Corrosion generally quite extensive underbody and on components. Slight play in N/s/f lower ball joint.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear door handle broken. Fuel flap broken. Handbrake travel. Damage on windscreen. Outer sills covered. O/s/r wheel arch quite badly corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 84,683 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Corrosion generally not good under vehicle and on components.

Handbrake travel. Outer sills covered. Tailgate cannot be opened from outside.

Fail 14 Dec 2012 84,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion generally not good under vehicle and on components.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake travel. Outer sills covered. Tailgate cannot be opened from outside.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 77,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 77,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 70,304 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Nov 2009 63,084 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 63,031 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 55,769 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 55,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2007 49,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 34,899 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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W42 FUG is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W42 FUG, 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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W42 FUG is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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