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W819 BEC

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,454 mi
Last recorded99,454 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW819 BEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 99,454 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 99,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped Hose (3.6.B.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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2, Faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 92,251 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 92,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 85,537 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 85,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,487 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 77,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

underbody and chasis corroding

Fail 6 Oct 2011 77,836 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody and chasis corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2010 71,522 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 71,522 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 61,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 61,194 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 50,580 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,437 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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W819 BEC is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W819 BEC, 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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W819 BEC is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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