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X462 BYD

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,735 mi
Last recorded79,735 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX462 BYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 79,735 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 72,171 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 72,171 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 69,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 66,265 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 63,629 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 62,973 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 62,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 61,768 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,516 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 59,166 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 59,165 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 57,780 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 55,990 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 53,574 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 51,138 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,601 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 47,601 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,612 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 43,612 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,969 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 36,466 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 32,585 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Aug 2006 28,402 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 24,358 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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X462 BYD is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 X462 BYD, 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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X462 BYD is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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