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W859 VCA

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,443 mi
Last recorded133,443 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW859 VCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 133,443 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 131,651 miles

1/2 litre of oil used to bring level above minimum

Bonnet hinges stiff

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust tip missing

Fail 18 Jul 2016 131,645 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

1/2 litre of oil used to bring level above minimum

Bonnet hinges stiff

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted on MOT (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted on MOT (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust tip missing

Pass 27 Jul 2015 128,729 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 128,728 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 124,430 miles

oil leak

rear tyres perished

tail pipe missing

Fail 24 Jul 2014 124,430 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jul 2013 120,622 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 26 Jul 2013 120,622 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)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust tail pipe missing

nearside rear light lense damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2012 116,049 miles

Child seat fitted o/s/r

Front discs rusty pads low

Front srings rusty

Fuel filler cap not original

N/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 111,817 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 111,816 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 107,265 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 99,352 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 99,352 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,736 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 90,736 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Upper Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 79,388 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 68,220 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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W859 VCA is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W859 VCA, 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 W859 VCA registered?

W859 VCA is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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