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V728 HBH

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,090 mi
Last recorded57,090 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV728 HBH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 57,090 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 54,416 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near brake pipes (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 54,416 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near brake pipes (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 51,182 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 51,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 49,519 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 49,491 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 47,509 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 47,509 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 45,973 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 43,922 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 43,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,123 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 42,123 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,021 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 40,021 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,210 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 37,210 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,055 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 37,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,294 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 35,294 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,120 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,067 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,178 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 29,178 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,535 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,001 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 26,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,890 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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V728 HBH is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V728 HBH, 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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V728 HBH is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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