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W658 VLO

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,804 mi
Last recorded84,804 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW658 VLO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 84,804 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 79,734 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated hoses to front brake valve (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 79,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated hoses to front brake valve (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 73,154 miles

Central exhaust mounting on gearbox crossmember broken from exhaust but system still adaquately supported

Nearside Rear upper area around body mounting slightly corroded

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

Fail 18 May 2019 73,154 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust mounting on gearbox crossmember broken from exhaust but system still adaquately supported

Nearside Rear upper area around body mounting slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear very little effort from parking brake

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir was empty! (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 68,492 miles

Nearside Front 195/80/15 unevenly worn on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2018 68,490 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting at rear of cat excessivly corroded (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front 195/80/15 unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2017 62,638 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 62,627 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 62,626 miles

Battery insecure platform excessivly corroded (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from pressure valve to rear axle hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 58,312 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 May 2016 58,311 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2015 53,688 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 53,687 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 49,873 miles

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

battery loose but not insecure and battery tray corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside foot and handbrakes slightly weaker

Fail 16 May 2014 49,873 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

battery loose but not insecure and battery tray corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside foot and handbrakes slightly weaker

Pass 16 May 2013 45,344 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

rearmost exhaust hanger bracket broken

Fail 15 May 2013 45,344 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate cracked

rearmost exhaust hanger bracket broken

Pass 2 May 2012 40,204 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,602 miles

n/s/r body moulding insecure, rectify asap.

o/s/r handbrake effort v.low. rectify asap.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 33,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r body moulding insecure, rectify asap.

o/s/r handbrake effort v.low. rectify asap.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,518 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,451 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,718 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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W658 VLO is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W658 VLO, 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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What year was W658 VLO registered?

W658 VLO is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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