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W552 MKW

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,291 mi
Last recorded35,291 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 MKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 35,291 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe to cat flange (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch next to shock mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to spring x3 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate obscured tow bar (6.3.1d)

EML on

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front hub carrier corroded

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front hub carrier corroded

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front cross member corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,661 miles

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

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

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

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

front hub's corroded

front tyres cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2017 34,658 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

front hub's corroded

front tyres cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2016 33,947 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 33,946 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,948 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 32,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,093 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 31,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,132 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 30,132 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 29,316 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,316 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,592 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,489 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 27,489 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 26,253 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,903 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 22,537 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,537 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,786 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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W552 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W552 MKW, 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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W552 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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