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X473 EKJ

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,448 mi
Last recorded63,448 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX473 EKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 63,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 63,447 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,232 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [at both sides] (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [silencer corroded & also slightly blowing] (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 54,232 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [at both sides] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [silencer corroded & also slightly blowing] (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 48,441 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,828 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 45,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavy cracking (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 43,982 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre heavily cracked

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2014 43,982 miles

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

n/s/r tyre heavily cracked

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2013 41,828 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 40,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 40,010 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 37,780 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges and cracks

Pass 23 Oct 2010 36,072 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,553 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,938 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 27,179 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 27,179 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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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X473 EKJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X473 EKJ, 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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X473 EKJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 7 October 2000.

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