2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5L Petrol/gas · W721 KNH
2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.5L, petrol/gas). First registered 01 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 143,088 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2016.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Jul 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL/GAS · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W721 KNH Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2015
- 143,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W721 KNH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara (W721 KNH) between February 2006 and September 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)”; “Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)”; “Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)”.
W721 KNH Mileage History
- 18/02/200643,241 mi
- 28/02/200643,241 mi
- 02/03/200757,651 mi+14,410 mi
- 02/03/200757,651 mi
- 04/10/200764,088 mi+6,437 mi
- 02/10/200878,008 mi+13,920 mi
- 01/10/200997,093 mi+19,085 mi
- 27/09/2010108,835 mi+11,742 mi
- 01/10/2011123,169 mi+14,334 mi
- 28/09/2012132,903 mi+9,734 mi
- 25/09/2013137,359 mi+4,456 mi
- 25/09/2013137,359 mi
- 08/09/2014140,390 mi+3,031 mi
- 08/09/2014140,390 mi
- 09/09/2015143,076 mi+2,686 mi
- 11/09/2015143,088 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 10,443 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Grand Vitara (Mk2/FT)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Timing Chain Tensioner Failure and Camshaft Rattle (2.5 & 2.7 V6)Serious
The 2.5-litre (H25A) and 2.7-litre (H27A) all-aluminium 24-valve V6 engines utilize a complex multi-chain timing system with hydraulic tensioners and plastic-lined guides. Infrequent oil changes or using incorrect oil viscosity causes carbon sludge to restrict oil supply ports to the hydraulic chain tensioners. This leads to collapsed tensioners, severe chain slap against the timing cover on cold starts, guide disintegration, and potential catastrophic valve-to-piston contact if the chain jumps timing teeth.
- Front Brake Caliper Seizure and Disc WarpingModerate
A well-documented weakness on the second-generation Grand Vitara is the tendency for front brake calipers to seize, particularly if the vehicle has been subjected to farm work, deep water splashes, or periods of inactivity. The rubber slider pin dust boots degrade, allowing road grit and corrosive salt to enter the sliding channels. The resulting brake pad drag overheats the ventilated front discs, resulting in disc warping, severe steering wheel vibration under braking, and MOT test failure for braking efficiency imbalance.
- Rear Chassis Rail and Body Mounting Outrigger CorrosionSerious
Despite its rugged ladder-frame chassis construction, the steel box sections on the Grand Vitara lack adequate factory internal wax protection. Mud, silt, and moisture accumulate inside the rear section of the chassis rails above the fuel tank and around the rear spring perches and body mounting brackets. Over British winters, severe rust develops from the inside out, causing structural metal thinning, chassis perforation, and immediate failure on the annual UK MOT test.
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