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V127 OWC

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

69,885 mi
Last recorded69,885 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV127 OWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 69,885 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))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024 69,885 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 69,862 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front axle mounting bolt missing

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))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 62,027 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 61,910 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 61,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear floor corroded

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

Offside Rear floor corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake performance low

Pass 21 Jan 2017 59,310 miles

offside rear floor corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear floor corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2017 59,259 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear floor corroded

offside rear floor corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2016 57,426 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2016 57,426 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2015 55,815 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres perrished

front wipers split

rear floor pan corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,815 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres perrished

front wipers split

rear floor pan corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2014 53,242 miles

Brake pedal anti slip device is starting to wear

Multiple coolant stains present

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 53,242 miles

Brake pedal anti slip device is starting to wear

Multiple coolant stains present

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,792 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

radiator has a minor leak.

rear exhaust section,tail pipe corroded/minor leak.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,214 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,313 miles

rad leaking

Fail 21 Jan 2011 40,313 miles

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

rad leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2010 33,584 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 33,514 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 28,686 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 28,628 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear footbrake effort,slightly low.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 22,023 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 16,815 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 893 miles

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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V127 OWC is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,541 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 Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V127 OWC, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V127 OWC is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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