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W705 UMX

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

169,768 mi
Last recorded169,768 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW705 UMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 169,768 miles

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

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

front exhaust pipe flange in poor condition.

Pass 24 Jun 2017 164,501 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jun 2017 164,464 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 160,115 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 160,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 156,265 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 156,233 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 152,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front number plate poor condition

advise oil leak on engine

advise poor images on headlamps dip beams

Fail 13 May 2014 152,247 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

advise both rear tyres heavily perished and worn close to limit

advise front number plate poor condition

advise heavy oil leak on engine

advise nsr bumper insecure

advise play in front anti roll bar mounts

advise poor image on dip beam patterns

advise slight play in all suspension bushes

advise slight play in engine and gearbox mounts

advise slight play in steering inner tie rods

Pass 20 Jun 2013 143,545 miles

Fuel cap damaged but not to sealing device.

Rear tyres poor conidtion

both front brake pipes to flexi slightly corroded.

engine oil leak.

front indicators slighly faded.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 143,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fuel cap damaged but not to sealing device.

Rear tyres poor conidtion

both front brake pipes to flexi slightly corroded.

brake fluid on minimum

engine oil leak.

front indicators slighly faded.

Pass 19 May 2012 136,661 miles

child seat fited to o/s/r

general corrorsion taking effect

headlamp patten could be better

oil leak on engine

Fail 12 May 2012 136,661 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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 Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fited to o/s/r

general corrorsion taking effect

headlamp patten could be better

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 May 2011 127,824 miles

both front tyre worn very low offside on limit 255/55/16

nearside front c/v boot in very poor condition

Fail 4 May 2011 127,824 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyre worn very low offside on limit 255/55/16

nearside front c/v boot in very poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2009 112,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Genral corrosion to chassis and suspension

Main beam tale tell not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 112,480 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Genral corrosion to chassis and suspension

Main beam tale tell not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 102,933 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 102,933 miles

Front 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)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 94,730 miles

front cv boots are perished

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2006 87,162 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 70,157 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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W705 UMX is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W705 UMX, 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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W705 UMX is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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