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V614 DCG

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,342 mi
Last recorded116,342 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV614 DCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2018 116,342 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Floor excessively deteriorated Offside rear inner wheel arch/floor pan weakened by corrosion within 30cm of body to chassis mounting points (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Floor excessively deteriorated Weakened by corrosion within 30cm of body to chassis mounting points (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Weakened by corrosion within 30cm of body to chassis mounting points (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside rear floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Amp power cable likely to become damaged by routing near sharp body edges causing a possible fire risk

Battery secured using cable ties

Both front and both rear tyres badly perished and aged

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch and brake pedal rubber anti-slip pads worn

Exhaust system rusted

Front brake backing plates badly rusted

Front lower suspension arms rusted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Exposed to heat (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside front and rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear shock absorber upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 112,404 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked inner sidewall

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracked inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracked inner sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2016 110,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 106,120 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 106,119 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 100,858 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 90,182 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 88,389 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 87,319 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 86,190 miles

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

both front brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 11 Dec 2008 86,177 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 13 Dec 2007 84,985 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 84,983 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 83,121 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 83,094 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 79,365 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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V614 DCG is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V614 DCG, 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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V614 DCG is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 February 2000.

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