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V408 FFA

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,847 mi
Last recorded47,847 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 FFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 47,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Has a couple small holes but not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 42,500 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened small holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 37,360 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,874 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 34,850 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 33,881 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,188 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 33,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,139 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 31,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 28,411 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,282 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 20,335 miles

Heavy rust scale onboth front wishbones

Pass 9 Feb 2008 17,530 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 15,358 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 14,028 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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V408 FFA is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V408 FFA, 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 V408 FFA registered?

V408 FFA is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V408 FFA safe to buy?

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