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X124 ABU

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

171,595 mi
Last recorded171,595 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX124 ABU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 171,595 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2014 171,595 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 164,818 miles

1/ high level brake light inop, 2/exhaust bakbox outer casing corroded, 3/ fuel pipes corroede.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 164,816 miles

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

1/ high level brake light inop, 2/exhaust bakbox outer casing corroded, 3/ fuel pipes corroede.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 150,177 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 150,170 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 135,505 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 135,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 125,110 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 125,110 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 106,591 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 106,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 89,356 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 89,356 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 73,360 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 73,354 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 58,417 miles

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

rear door handle damaged. offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread. diesel emissions close to maximum limit.

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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X124 ABU is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X124 ABU, 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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X124 ABU is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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