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W819 UMV

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

100,004 mi
Last recorded100,004 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW819 UMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 100,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 98,231 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 98,214 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 97,061 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 96,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play off side inner drum stick joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion to rear of near side inner sill and lower corner of inner rear wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion to rear of off side inner sill and lower corner of rear wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,365 miles

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

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

middle exhaust silencer is in poor condition

suspension components & chassis has corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2019 94,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn missing (5.3.4 (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

middle exhaust silencer is in poor condition

suspension components & chassis has corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2018 90,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner steering arm play on limit

alternator belt perished

corrosion to chassis rails and suspension components

corrosion to coil springs

Fail 17 Jul 2018 90,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner steering arm play on limit

alternator belt perished

corrosion to chassis rails and suspension components

corrosion to coil springs

Pass 9 Aug 2017 86,814 miles

both front tyres perished in tread area

corrosion to suspension components and chassis

exhaust outer casing poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2017 86,788 miles

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

both front tyres perished in tread area

corrosion to suspension components and chassis

exhaust outer casing poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,012 miles

Offside inner steering joint play

both rear tyres perished and cracked and nail in tread

centre exhaust outer casing poor condition

corrosion to inner sills and chassis

oil leak

tow bar socket poor condition

Fail 28 Jul 2016 82,010 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside inner steering joint play

both rear tyres perished and cracked and nail in tread

centre exhaust outer casing poor condition

corrosion to inner sills and chassis

oil leak

tow bar socket poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2015 77,288 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 76,038 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 76,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 73,118 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 73,118 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 69,958 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 65,712 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 61,337 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 57,100 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 57,098 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,877 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 49,149 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 46,781 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 UMV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UMV, 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 W819 UMV registered?

W819 UMV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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