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W554 STA

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,697 mi
Last recorded123,697 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW554 STA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 123,697 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 121,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 May 2015 121,560 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2014 119,855 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 119,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 114,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 114,456 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,397 miles

tow bar wiring insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2012 109,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

tow bar wiring insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2011 101,919 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 96,765 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

tyre size 235/60r16

Pass 4 Mar 2009 91,768 miles

slight leak on nearside of power steering rack from gaitor

Pass 5 Mar 2008 85,442 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 78,992 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 72,323 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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W554 STA is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W554 STA, 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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What year was W554 STA registered?

W554 STA is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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