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X226 AET

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,050 mi
Last recorded98,050 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 AET
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 98,050 miles

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 98,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,897 miles

both front brake hoses corroded on ends

Pass 18 May 2017 80,679 miles

front and rear axle and suspension very very rusty

Fail 16 May 2017 80,677 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

front and rear axle and suspension very very rusty

Pass 16 May 2016 78,659 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x/rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear axle and suspension rusty

Fail 16 May 2016 78,656 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x/rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear axle and suspension rusty

Pass 12 May 2015 75,786 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 72,493 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 72,493 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 69,056 miles

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

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

n/s rear bumper damaged

Fail 2 May 2013 69,055 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 May 2012 64,759 miles

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

both front disc rusted on inner side

chassis rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 16 May 2011 59,935 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front pads low

n/s front blade split

Pass 16 May 2011 59,935 miles

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

front pads low

n/s front blade split

Pass 18 May 2010 46,879 miles

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

both front brake hose ends rusty

Fail 15 May 2009 48,885 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 48,885 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 43,289 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,060 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 38,060 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 32,880 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 27,335 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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X226 AET is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X226 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 X226 AET registered?

X226 AET is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X226 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for X226 AET shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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