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V502 DRJ

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,291 mi
Last recorded73,291 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV502 DRJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 73,291 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,975 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 70,972 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 69,056 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 69,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 67,969 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 67,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,109 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 62,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 51,417 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,920 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 35,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 33,242 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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V502 DRJ 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 V502 DRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V502 DRJ registered?

V502 DRJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V502 DRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V502 DRJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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