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V252 LKN

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,221 mi
Last recorded81,221 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 LKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 81,221 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 69,375 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 69,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure mounting area severely corroded. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure rear panel mounting position severely corroded. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure wheel arch mounting position mount severely corroded. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure mounting area severely corroded. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure rear panel mounting position severely corroded . (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure wheel arch mounting position severely corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front when rotated by hand brake found to be binding slightly.

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake requirements only just met strongly recommend service / adjustment.

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

Offside Front when rotated by hand brake found to be binding slightly.

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 68,442 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

n/s rear bumper slightly loose

Pass 28 Jan 2021 67,709 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 67,709 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 66,887 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 62,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

chassis rails corroded

corrosion to steering/brake/suspension components

exhaust det

Pass 24 Jan 2018 59,620 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

o/s rear fog lamp slightly loose

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 58,425 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 56,055 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 56,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 52,367 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 51,483 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 48,475 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 48,473 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 46,730 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,239 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

rear bunper brackets heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,614 miles

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

corrosion to both rear bumper support brackets

Fail 18 Jan 2010 40,612 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to both rear bumper support brackets

Pass 15 Jan 2009 35,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear bumper brackets corroded

less than 50% of high level brake lamp inop

slight noise to n/s front hub

Fail 13 Jan 2009 35,560 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear bumper brackets corroded

less than 50% of high level brake lamp inop

slight noise to n/s front hub

Pass 22 Jan 2008 30,441 miles

handbrake has slight travel

water leak poss from radiator

Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,290 miles

SLIGHTLY LOWER EFFORT RECORDED BY OFF SIDE REAR SERVICE AND PARKING BRAKE.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 22,994 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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V252 LKN is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V252 LKN, 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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V252 LKN is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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