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W165 RAA

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

121,637 mi
Last recorded121,637 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 RAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 121,637 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 118,140 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 118,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Lock Nut Loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 113,608 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 9 Jan 2021 111,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion in floor by exhaust mounting

small corrosion in o/s floor by body mounting

Fail 24 Nov 2020 111,353 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer and front to center silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern. condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n/s (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front & o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

n/s headlamp lens deteriorated (condensation

reversing light not working

Pass 7 Sep 2019 109,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2018 105,383 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all brake ferrules front and rear corroded

plastic sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 12 Aug 2017 102,597 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 5 Sep 2016 99,547 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 99,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 99,526 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust slight leak

general corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2015 95,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

general corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2015 95,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

general corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 85,301 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,355 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 78,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,151 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 63,464 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 55,898 miles

Bonnet cable siezed

Front flexi brake hoses starting to perrish

N/s/r tyre starting to perrish

O/s/f window runner out of alignment

Fail 29 Jul 2009 55,895 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Bonnet cable siezed

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

Front flexi brake hoses starting to perrish

N/s/r tyre starting to perrish

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

O/s/f window runner out of alignment

Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,985 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 50,586 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 50,586 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,095 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 43,009 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 43,009 miles

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

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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W165 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 W165 RAA, 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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W165 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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