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V226 RBP

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,231 mi
Last recorded118,231 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 RBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 118,231 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill, within 30 cm of seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 111,760 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 111,756 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 105,242 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 98,603 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 91,831 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 86,610 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 85,172 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 85,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 83,445 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 81,652 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 74,891 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,542 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,551 miles

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

screen cracked but not effecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 1 May 2014 63,459 miles

Offside Rear Wheel Starting To Bind

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2014 63,459 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel Starting To Bind

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 61,376 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2012 59,000 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2010 49,106 miles

front tyres perishing

Fail 11 Nov 2010 49,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/f brake binding on slightly

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

Pass 5 May 2009 47,366 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre perrished

radiator in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2008 36,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f backplate starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,595 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 27,997 miles

corrosion in exhaust generally

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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V226 RBP is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 V226 RBP, 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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V226 RBP is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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