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V814 KAX

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,414 mi
Last recorded75,414 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV814 KAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 75,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 13 Apr 2016 70,821 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHTLY NOISEY (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 70,821 miles

All tyres slightly perished

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHTLY NOISEY (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 70,561 miles

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

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2015 70,561 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 6,992 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 66,976 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 62,595 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,242 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brakes are worn

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2010 59,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

front brakes are worn

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r tyre worn

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 53,395 miles

front and rear suspension coomponents rusty

fuel filter and pipes to filter rusty

n/s/f bake plate rusty

oil level low

Fail 2 Jun 2009 53,395 miles

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

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

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

front and rear suspension coomponents rusty

fuel filter and pipes to filter rusty

n/s/f bake plate rusty

oil level low

Pass 29 May 2008 48,481 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2007 43,683 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 43,683 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2006 39,904 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 39,904 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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V814 KAX is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V814 KAX, 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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V814 KAX is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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