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V65 HEB

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,449 mi
Last recorded103,449 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 HEB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 103,449 miles

vehicle tested in wet condition

Fail 26 Aug 2014 103,449 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 30 Aug 2013 98,158 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

plastic covering both outer sill panels

surface rust on both rear chassis rails

surface rust on front suspension components

uneven wear to both front tyre treads

Fail 29 Aug 2013 98,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

plastic covering both outer sill panels

surface rust on both rear chassis rails

surface rust on front suspension components

uneven wear to both front tyre treads

Pass 31 Aug 2012 91,617 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear centre stoplight not working

Fail 29 Aug 2012 91,617 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear centre stoplight not working

Pass 2 Sep 2011 87,185 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear centre stoplight not working

surface rust on front suspension components

Fail 2 Sep 2011 87,185 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear centre stoplight not working

surface rust on front suspension components

Pass 8 Sep 2010 83,698 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear centre stoplight not working

surface rust on front and rear suspension components

surface rust rear chassis by towbar mountings

Fail 8 Sep 2010 83,695 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear centre stoplight not working

surface rust on front and rear suspension components

surface rust rear chassis by towbar mountings

Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,682 miles

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

Decelerometer brake test carried out due to tyre tread affecting RBT readings

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

Heavy surface corrosion to rear ends of nearside and offside chassis rails

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

Non obligatory blue lights fitted to front of vehicle

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

Surface corrosion to front suspension & steering components

Fail 8 Sep 2009 80,682 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Decelerometer brake test carried out due to tyre tread affecting RBT readings

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

Heavy surface corrosion to rear ends of nearside and offside chassis rails

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory blue lights fitted to front of vehicle

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Surface corrosion to front suspension & steering components

Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,478 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 74,478 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 67,667 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 60,628 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 57,335 miles

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

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

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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V65 HEB is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V65 HEB, 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 V65 HEB registered?

V65 HEB is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V65 HEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V65 HEB shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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