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W217 HBT

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,398 mi
Last recorded107,398 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 HBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 107,398 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle dirty

vehicle modified for off road use

Pass 31 Jul 2019 102,308 miles

NO REAR SEATS FITTED

Pass 26 Jun 2018 99,137 miles

Front Inner wheel arches rusty both sides

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 99,085 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner wheel arches rusty both sides

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 91,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch operation suspect.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 84,736 miles

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

Front both sides back plates rusted & holed

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower both sides inner wheel-arch area next to body mounting rusted.marked in yellow

Pass 10 Jun 2015 77,636 miles

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

general underbody rusting all marked in yellow

Fail 10 Jun 2015 77,632 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

general underbody rusting all marked in yellow

Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,750 miles

general underbody rusting

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,899 miles

exhaust silencer rotted

general underbody rusting

Fail 26 Jun 2013 65,898 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

exhaust silencer rotted

general underbody rusting

Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,552 miles

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin heavily corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,780 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 56,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust box corroded.

off side rear brake back plate damp,.

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,010 miles

Centre exhaust box rusty

Sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,457 miles

as listed on first mot advisory

Fail 24 Jun 2008 46,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2007 43,684 miles

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2006 39,639 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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W217 HBT is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W217 HBT, 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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W217 HBT is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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