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W503 BHG

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,256 mi
Last recorded87,256 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 BHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 May 2023 87,256 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount area on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened under spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount area on both sides - forward of rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounts - very rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 87,016 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed offside front door pillar (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded on rear ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 86,647 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front lower door pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 85,720 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 84,082 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 84,082 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,377 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2018 82,360 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened offside front lower (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

corrosion in offside sill but not prescribed area

Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,423 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,146 miles

All wlding repairs undersealed.

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 66,444 miles

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

both front back plates corroding

both front wishbones corroding but still safe

o/s rear back plate corroding

Fail 9 Jan 2013 66,635 miles

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

both front back plates corroding

both front wishbones corroding but still safe

o/s rear back plate corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2012 64,607 miles

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

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

slight bind rear o/s

Pass 14 Jan 2011 62,582 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 62,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,138 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 57,057 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,057 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 54,707 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 50,122 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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W503 BHG is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 W503 BHG, 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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W503 BHG is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 August 2000.

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