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X204 AEL

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX204 AEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

car generally rusty

rear chassis rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2014

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

car generally rusty in all areas

Pass 29 Apr 2013
Pass 23 Apr 2012

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011
Pass 23 Dec 2009

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

milage unreadable

Fail 23 Dec 2009

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

milage unreadable

Pass 2 May 2009 158,570 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 155,204 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 155,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 1 May 2007 151,525 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 151,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2006 146,250 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 146,250 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 142,844 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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X204 AEL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X204 AEL, 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 X204 AEL registered?

X204 AEL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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