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J700 THA

2006 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

117,023 mi
Last recorded117,023 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Vitara70,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 THA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 117,023 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 117,023 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 109,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 102,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 95,337 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 87,234 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 79,460 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 77,291 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 74,483 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 72,855 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,526 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 62,480 miles

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

Offside Front 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 3 Dec 2014 50,037 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 44,833 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 37,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2011 33,172 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 25,776 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 20,005 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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J700 THA is a 2006 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 70,371 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J700 THA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J700 THA registered?

J700 THA is a 2006 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is J700 THA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J700 THA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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