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V263 FES

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,657 mi
Last recorded107,657 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV263 FES
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 107,657 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 107,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 98,206 miles

genaral corrosion forming

o/s front brake hose perished

rear springs rusty

front anti roll bar links poor condition

Fail 6 Dec 2012 98,206 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front anti roll bar links poor condition

genaral corrosion forming

o/s front brake hose perished

rear springs rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2011 85,849 miles

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

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

front brake disces worn

Fail 1 Feb 2011 85,846 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake disces worn

Pass 20 Jan 2010 78,377 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 78,377 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 64,514 miles

all suspenion components corroded

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

play in steering system

Pass 20 Aug 2007 57,173 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 57,173 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 57,110 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 5,011 miles

Nearside Front 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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V263 FES is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V263 FES, 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 V263 FES registered?

V263 FES is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V263 FES safe to buy?

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