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X566 AHL

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,696 mi
Last recorded170,696 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX566 AHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 May 2022 170,696 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BODY MOUNT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BODY MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BODY MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CENTRAL FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BODY MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERSIDE CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REAR SEATS MISSING ()

Pass 26 May 2021 162,580 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive ON ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 153,997 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2019 147,497 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 138,008 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 128,690 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 128,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 128,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear inner and outer cill (5.2.6)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 121,401 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear under body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 121,401 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear under body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 114,317 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 114,317 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 106,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 99,585 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust pipe deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2012 91,907 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 91,907 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 84,163 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 76,463 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 76,463 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 70,983 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 65,213 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 60,637 miles

slight corrosion throughout chassis & front subframe

Pass 14 Mar 2006 55,258 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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X566 AHL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X566 AHL, 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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X566 AHL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 16 September 2000.

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