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X235 CTX

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,394 mi
Last recorded121,394 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX235 CTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 121,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear very rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body very rusty in many places around body mountings

chassis rails very rusty in many places

fuel tank guard is very rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2018 121,394 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sills in many places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear very rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body very rusty in many places around body mountings

chassis rails very rusty in many places

fuel tank guard is very rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2017 120,290 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 120,289 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 118,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes rusty at rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank support frame is very rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2016 118,143 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes rusty at rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank support frame is very rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2015 116,454 miles

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

rear shockers are rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2015 116,451 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened under offside wheel arch (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner to outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner to outer sills in many places (2.4.A.3)

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

rear shockers are rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2014 114,919 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 114,894 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 113,407 miles

Offside under sill rusty throughout

Two elements out of five of upper stoplight not working

Fail 25 Sep 2013 113,406 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake fluid level low

Offside under sill rusty throughout

Two elements out of five of upper stoplight not working

Pass 31 Aug 2012 109,414 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel tank guard corrision near mounting

Fail 30 Aug 2012 109,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank guard corrision near mounting

Pass 25 Aug 2011 103,033 miles

n/s/f droplink grease boot split

stone chips to front screen

transmission oil leak

corrosion to front and rear chassis

corrosion to n/s sill

Pass 28 Aug 2010 95,470 miles

corrosion present in vehicle structure

corrosion to front suspension components+front suspension subframe

Pass 7 Oct 2009 87,381 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 76,736 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 76,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 67,306 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 54,599 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 54,599 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X235 CTX is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X235 CTX, 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 X235 CTX registered?

X235 CTX is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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