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W623 JBW

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

91,983 mi
Last recorded91,983 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW623 JBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 91,983 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 91,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 90,298 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 13 Mar 2024 84,938 miles

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

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 84,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Nearside front wheel incorrect

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 78,674 miles

Nearside Front suspension lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front suspension lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,605 miles

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

Offside front chassis rail corroded

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 76,595 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside front chassis rail corroded

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 115,346 miles

Body has corrosion around mountings but not considered integral

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 113,202 miles

Advise:- Corrosion by Offside front and Nearside front body mountings but not affecting body security or structural integrity

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 108,586 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 104,533 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 98,058 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 91,581 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,364 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,951 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,805 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 60,406 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,406 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 55,483 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 48,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads look worn

Fail 27 Jun 2008 48,587 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads look worn

Fail 27 Jun 2007 42,258 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,258 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate delaminating

Pass 5 Jul 2005 34,055 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 34,055 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure and touching bonnet

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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W623 JBW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W623 JBW, 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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W623 JBW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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