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X454 AUJ

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,452 mi
Last recorded120,452 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX454 AUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 120,452 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill holed outside prescribed area

front suspension very squeaky

patches of corrosion

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 8 Jan 2020 113,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 103,287 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 103,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 91,920 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & Corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,110 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,053 miles

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

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

Pozi-Screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2015 68,342 miles

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

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear seats folded at time of test

Fail 8 Jan 2015 68,342 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,983 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND ON OSF

Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,746 miles

OSF BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,047 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 55,175 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

SIGNS OF CLUTCH SLIP

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2010 50,549 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 50,515 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLITTING

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,447 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 41,682 miles

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

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND ON OFFSIDE FRONT

Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,262 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 37,262 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 33,829 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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X454 AUJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X454 AUJ, 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 X454 AUJ registered?

X454 AUJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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