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V491 FLL

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,371 mi
Last recorded105,371 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 FLL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 105,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 105,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 105,294 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork steering idler (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2022 102,459 miles

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

slighht condensation in both headlamps

slight corrosion on inner wheel arches

Pass 22 Sep 2020 102,269 miles

Lower Underside under sealed.

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 101,069 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost. ()

Fail 22 Jan 2019 101,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost. ()

Pass 2 Aug 2017 100,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Slight bind on both rear wheels found on the rbt test.

Underside of vehicle muddy.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 99,662 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering idler arm mounting area (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box mounting area (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 89,761 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

vehicle heavily mudded

Fail 27 May 2015 89,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

vehicle heavily mudded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 78,121 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 2 Jun 2014 78,121 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,881 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 23 May 2012 55,171 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,623 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 43,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,775 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,211 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,873 miles

nsf osf osr tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 4 Feb 2008 30,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2007 26,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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V491 FLL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 V491 FLL, 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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V491 FLL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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