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X272 XBX

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

89,666 mi
Last recorded89,666 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX272 XBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 89,666 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 89,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X 3 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 86,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 80,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 76,197 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 72,626 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 69,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 69,692 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 64,969 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 57,487 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 49,933 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 41,422 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 37,726 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,715 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 37,156 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,966 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,424 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 36,423 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 35,322 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 35,322 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,783 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 29,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,222 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,714 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 22,258 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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X272 XBX is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X272 XBX, 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 X272 XBX registered?

X272 XBX is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 12 October 2000.

Is X272 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X272 XBX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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