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2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Diesel · W242 CWT

W242 CWT

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 84,452 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027.

Make & Model
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
Year / Origin
2000 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12 Oct 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
84,452 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12 Oct 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2000
Engine
1998cc

W242 CWT Key Findings

  • 25 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
  • 84,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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W242 CWT Mileage History

  1. 19/08/200630,465 mi
  2. 17/08/200735,840 mi+5,375 mi
  3. 11/08/200839,610 mi+3,770 mi
  4. 17/08/200942,494 mi+2,884 mi
  5. 17/08/200942,494 mi
  6. 16/08/201045,032 mi+2,538 mi
  7. 15/08/201147,733 mi+2,701 mi
  8. 13/08/201249,642 mi+1,909 mi
  9. 12/08/201352,530 mi+2,888 mi
  10. 14/08/201454,735 mi+2,205 mi
  11. 17/08/201557,979 mi+3,244 mi
  12. 17/08/201557,883 mi-96 mi
  13. 16/08/201660,586 mi+2,703 mi
  14. 14/08/201763,812 mi+3,226 mi
  15. 21/08/201763,855 mi+43 mi
  16. 15/08/201866,140 mi+2,285 mi
  17. 19/08/201968,646 mi+2,506 mi
  18. 12/08/202071,249 mi+2,603 mi
  19. 05/08/202173,116 mi+1,867 mi
  20. 05/08/202173,118 mi+2 mi
  21. 14/10/202274,295 mi+1,177 mi
  22. 11/10/202377,672 mi+3,377 mi
  23. 04/10/202479,877 mi+2,205 mi
  24. 08/10/202582,611 mi+2,734 mi
  25. 16/09/202684,452 mi+1,841 mi

Average of roughly 2,689 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

W242 CWT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Oct 2026, 18:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara (W242 CWT) between August 2006 and September 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the in”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the i”.

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