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W975 XBM

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,430 mi
Last recorded87,430 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW975 XBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 87,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT to centre joint slight leak and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both O/S and N/S across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 87,430 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from front to load valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT to centre joint slight leak and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both O/S and N/S across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 86,397 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT to centre joint slight blow and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 86,397 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT to centre joint slight blow and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 84,503 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 82,186 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn smooth

Offside Front tyre tread perished

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre top (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box not connecting to rubber

mist of oil under the gear box

mist of oil under the rear and front axle

Fail 11 Oct 2022 82,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn smooth

Offside Front tyre tread perished

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre top (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box not connecting to rubber

mist of oil under the gear box

mist of oil under the rear and front axle

Pass 11 Oct 2021 80,509 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 79,528 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 78,600 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 77,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Oct 2018 77,408 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 75,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 73,049 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,044 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 72,044 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 68,732 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 6,511 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 6,511 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,282 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,444 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,901 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,699 miles

front number plate obscured by bull bars

Pass 19 Nov 2008 57,744 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 53,222 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 46,611 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 41,027 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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W975 XBM is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W975 XBM, 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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W975 XBM is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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