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V258 HCY

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,398 mi
Last recorded134,398 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV258 HCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 134,398 miles

Advise both sides front brake pipes corroded.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Advise fuel filter corroded.

Advise vehicle has numerous body modifications. as off road spec vehicle.

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 May 2018 134,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Advise both sides front brake pipes corroded.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Advise fuel filter corroded.

Advise vehicle has numerous body modifications. as off road spec vehicle.

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 131,530 miles

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

corrosion around body mounts but body still secure

fuel pipes corroded

rear x member that secures fuel tank is badly corroded but fuel tank is still secure

Fail 1 Feb 2016 131,530 miles

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

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

corrosion around body mounts but body still secure

fuel pipes corroded

rear x member that secures fuel tank is badly corroded but fuel tank is still secure

Pass 27 Nov 2015 129,938 miles

corrosion around all body mounts but body still secure

fuel pipes corroded

rear x member that secures fuel tank is badly corroded but tank still secure

Fail 20 Nov 2015 129,849 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body under wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

corrosion around all body mounts but body still secure

fuel pipes corroded

rear x member that secures fuel tank is badly corroded but tank still secure

unable to test emissions due to condition of exhaust

Pass 17 Oct 2014 123,060 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded around body mounts

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded within seat belt perscribed areas

Fail 10 Oct 2014 123,010 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded around body mounts

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded within seat belt perscribed areas

Pass 5 Oct 2013 114,874 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 105,139 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 104,921 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 95,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 88,916 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner side of tread

Pass 17 Oct 2009 79,952 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 69,591 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 59,039 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 59,038 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,292 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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V258 HCY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V258 HCY, 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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What year was V258 HCY registered?

V258 HCY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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