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W812 ODE

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

121,068 mi
Last recorded121,068 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW812 ODE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 121,068 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 117,197 miles

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

OBD wouldn't read for emissions

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2023 112,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 2 Aug 2022 109,238 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 109,227 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 105,271 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 101,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 96,359 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 96,359 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 93,866 miles

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

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to off side (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 90,428 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 87,420 miles

Inner working surface of offside front brake disc heavily corroded/pitted

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,671 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 81,716 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,564 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,682 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 76,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Inner working surfaces of front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,138 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,419 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 66,712 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,850 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,120 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 48,830 miles

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

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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W812 ODE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W812 ODE, 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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W812 ODE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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