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W574 JBA

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,008 mi
Last recorded112,008 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW574 JBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 112,008 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 112,006 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 112,001 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount near steering box mounting area (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking front to rear brakehose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount (2.2.C.1h)

engine misfire on tickover

Pass 22 Feb 2016 103,137 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside front brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front wheels (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 95,583 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 95,578 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 85,291 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 78,489 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 78,489 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 72,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,695 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 66,035 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,393 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 56,151 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 51,490 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 45,325 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 40,590 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 40,569 miles

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

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

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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W574 JBA is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W574 JBA, 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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W574 JBA is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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