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W254 RRP

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

92,735 mi
Last recorded92,735 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW254 RRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 92,735 miles

plastic sill covers fitted both sides

Rear body mounting areas show welding repairs/undersealed

Fail 7 Jun 2025 92,718 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear body mounting areas show welding repairs/undersealed

plastic sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 16 Apr 2024 89,236 miles

steering box slight play

underside of vehicle covered in underseal preventing full inspection to corroded and repaired areas

w,m,t

Fail 11 Apr 2024 89,233 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

steering box slight play

underside of vehicle covered in underseal preventing full inspection to corroded and repaired areas

w,m,t

Pass 14 Dec 2022 84,086 miles

brake hoses perished

front suspension arm bushes worn slight play

fuel pipes by the tank corroded

general underside corrosion to body, body mount prescribed areas,

osr fog lamp light intensity reduced

rear brake balance only just met

rear trailing arm bushes worn

repairs to underside covered in underseal preventing full inspection

steering box slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2021 78,639 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

repairs to underside of body covered in underseal preventing full inspection

Fail 27 Apr 2021 78,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted osf mounted to nsf (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted osf mounted to nsf (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted nsf mounted to osf (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake connection block (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

various body mount and floor repair welded areas covered in underseal

nsf and osf brake hoses incorrectly fitted danger of rubbing on the wheel and brake discs

Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,410 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2015 76,339 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,462 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 74,456 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,946 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,403 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 66,403 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 21 May 2011 55,699 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 47,868 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 47,868 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 42,435 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 42,435 miles

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

Radiator Cap Missing

Rev Counter Inop

Battary Insucure

Front And Rear Wheels Stick Out Further Then The Body

Pass 22 May 2008 37,149 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,008 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,666 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 22,666 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W254 RRP is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W254 RRP, 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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W254 RRP is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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