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X514 BVV

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,732 mi
Last recorded48,732 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX514 BVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2009 48,732 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,732 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 42,061 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs corroding.

front brake hoses corroding.

nearside wi[per blade smearing slightly.

securing bolts between catalysts corroding.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,061 miles

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

front brake discs corroding.

front brake hoses corroding.

nearside wi[per blade smearing slightly.

securing bolts between catalysts corroding.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,662 miles

front brake hoses corroding.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

recommend permit on nearside be re-sited.

Fail 24 Oct 2006 31,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

suggest access pemit on near side of windscreen be re-sited

Pass 24 Oct 2005 25,577 miles

rear tyres low - 2mm †n/s/r shock absorber leaking slightly

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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X514 BVV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X514 BVV, 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 X514 BVV registered?

X514 BVV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 20 November 2000.

Is X514 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X514 BVV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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