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W496 SWP

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

96,759 mi
Last recorded96,759 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 SWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2025 96,759 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2024 96,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under vehicle corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2024 96,361 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2023 95,213 miles

Under vehicle corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 95,213 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2022 94,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 May 2018 93,985 miles

Nearside Front seat belt has extension piece of webbing fitted on lower mounting (metal end fittings bolted to original belt and mounting)

Offside Front seat belt has extension piece of webbing fitted on lower mounting (metal end fittings bolted to original belt and mounting)

Fail 8 May 2018 93,981 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired patch not fully welded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt belt has stopping clamp fitted (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front seat belt has extension piece of webbing fitted on lower mounting (metal end fittings bolted to original belt and mounting)

Offside Front seat belt has extension piece of webbing fitted on lower mounting (metal end fittings bolted to original belt and mounting)

Pass 10 May 2017 92,137 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 90,635 miles

Item(s) removed from drivers view before test

oil leak

rear seats not used rear seat belts not tested

Fail 13 Apr 2016 90,620 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil holed (5.2.6)

Item(s) removed from drivers view before test

oil leak

rear seats not used rear seat belts not tested

Pass 5 May 2015 89,290 miles

rear brakes out of balance slightly [offside lower reading]

Fail 5 May 2015 89,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes out of balance slightly [offside lower reading]

Fail 16 Apr 2014 87,542 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 87,542 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 86,074 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 20 Apr 2013 86,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

high level brake light inop

Pass 21 Apr 2012 83,691 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,017 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 82,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 79,579 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 72,344 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,581 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 59,274 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 50,447 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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W496 SWP is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W496 SWP, 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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W496 SWP is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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