MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
whole vehicle underside waxoyled
Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
all underside repairs waxoyled
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 split (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
Front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces
Front tyres starting to perish on outer sidewals
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight corrsion nearside wing
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front suspension components corroded
Wipers do not automatically park
rear suspension components corroded
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front suspension components corroded
Wipers do not automatically park
rear suspension components corroded
brake backing plates corrodeing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake backing plates corrodeing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
chip on windscreen
fuel filter and hose ferrals corrodeing heavily
n/s/f brake backing plates corrodeing
rear brake backing plates corrodeing
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
chip on windscreen
fuel filter and hose ferrals corrodeing heavily
n/s/f brake backing plates corrodeing
rear brake backing plates corrodeing
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
fuel pipes ferrals corrodeing
o/s/f tyre tread getting low
o/s/r brake backing plate corroded
water leak on radiator
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
fuel pipes ferrals corrodeing
o/s/f tyre tread getting low
o/s/r brake backing plate corroded
water leak on radiator
o/s/r backing plate corrodeing heavily
tail part of exhaust missing
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W503 MKU is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 W503 MKU, 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 MKU is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 June 2000.
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