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V894 KNO

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,433 mi
Last recorded98,433 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV894 KNO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 98,433 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2024 98,429 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 97,924 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 97,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 96,336 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 94,625 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 93,940 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear floor pan strengthening beam left to right across floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Solid pipe to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Solid pipe offside chassis front to rear going to rear distribution valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Solid pipe from distribution valve to rear flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Solid pipe from rear flexible pipe serving left and right wheel cylinders across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 93,940 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage fouling Fouling flexible brake hose (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear floor pan strengthening beam left to right across floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Solid pipe to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Solid pipe offside chassis front to rear going to rear distribution valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Solid pipe from distribution valve to rear flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Solid pipe from rear flexible pipe serving left and right wheel cylinders across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 92,454 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 92,454 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 8,861 miles

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

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 88,610 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 85,455 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 85,453 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure park (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure park (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush missing (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 82,221 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 82,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexy (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

foot brake & park long travel

Pass 16 Nov 2015 78,645 miles

knock steering lock to lock further investigation requiered

Fail 16 Nov 2015 78,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

knock steering lock to lock further investigation requiered

Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Nov 2014 74,202 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2013 68,798 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

front NO /PLATE mounted to roof

Fail 7 Nov 2013 68,797 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

front NO /PLATE mounted to roof

Pass 9 Nov 2012 63,878 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 63,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake warning light staying on

Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,306 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 59,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 54,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 54,785 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 50,485 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,485 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 44,292 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 44,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 38,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,973 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 37,725 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,846 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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V894 KNO is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V894 KNO, 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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V894 KNO is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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