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X168 AET

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,526 mi
Last recorded50,526 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX168 AET
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 50,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 50,178 miles

under carrage undersealed

Pass 29 Oct 2022 47,412 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 47,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 45,699 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury BOOT HANDLE CRACKED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective LENS DULLING (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL UNDER SIDE SUSPENSION AND CHASSIE SURFACE RUST (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 45,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury BOOT HANDLE CRACKED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective LENS DULLING (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL UNDER SIDE SUSPENSION AND CHASSIE SURFACE RUST (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 44,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

advise all suspension as surface rust all round

Pass 4 Sep 2019 43,126 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 17 Sep 2018 42,158 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2017 40,907 miles

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

brake pipes corroded in places

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,964 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,873 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 38,873 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 38,047 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,153 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,920 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,761 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,524 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,664 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,123 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,736 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 21,812 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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X168 AET is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X168 AET, 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 X168 AET registered?

X168 AET is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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