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W557 XSB

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,757 mi
Last recorded156,757 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 XSB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 156,757 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2020 156,278 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 156,278 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 153,414 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 153,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 149,907 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 147,483 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 147,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 142,307 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 136,757 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 130,974 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 130,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 123,870 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 116,567 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 118,992 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 103,443 miles

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

slight cracking of side wall o/s/f tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2010 103,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight cracking of side wall o/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2009 98,586 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 98,568 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 92,883 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 86,824 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 81,166 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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W557 XSB is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W557 XSB, 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 W557 XSB registered?

W557 XSB is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W557 XSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W557 XSB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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