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W826 XKJ

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,876 mi
Last recorded90,876 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW826 XKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 90,876 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery deteriorating

front seats deteriorating

n/s front door outer handle loose

outer sills obscured

part of centre stop lamp inoperative

tailgate outer door handle damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2013 90,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front seats deteriorating

n/s front door outer handle loose

outer sills obscured

part of centre stop lamp inoperative

tailgate outer door handle damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2012 88,048 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake limiter valve corroded

considerable corrosion under vehicle

front no. plate damaged

nearside door outer handle loose

nearside rear lens damaged

offside front flexi brake hose perished

offside handbrake cable strap broken

some damage to vehicle

some play in steering

tailgate outer handle damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2012 88,047 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

some play in steering

tailgate outer handle damaged

some damage to vehicle

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake limiter valve corroded

considerable corrosion under vehicle

front no. plate damaged

nearside door outer handle loose

nearside rear lens damaged

offside front flexi brake hose perished

offside handbrake cable strap broken

Pass 6 Oct 2011 84,667 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s front door outer handle loose

n/s reversing lamp lens broken

parking brake effort just meets required standard

tailgate outer handle damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2011 84,666 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s front door outer handle loose

n/s reversing lamp lens broken

tailgate outer handle damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2010 80,189 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake hoses ferrules corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s revere lamp lens damaged

rear fog lamp slightly misplaced & loose

tailgate outer handle damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2010 80,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake hoses ferrules corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s revere lamp lens damaged

rear fog lamp slightly misplaced & loose

tailgate outer handle damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2009 74,410 miles

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

flexi hose ferrules - rear metal brake pipes - brake pipe unions all corroded

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

inbalance of rear brakes only just within accepted limits

nearside & rear door outer handles faulty

offsie front brake caliper shows signs of leaking

power steering reservoir shows signs of leaking

Fail 1 Sep 2009 74,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

flexi hose ferrules - rear metal brake pipes - brake pipe unions all corroded

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

nearside & rear door outer handles faulty

power steering reservoir shows signs of leaking

Pass 25 Jun 2008 67,686 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate cracked

tailgate outer handle damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2008 67,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate cracked

tailgate outer handle damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2007 60,291 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 60,288 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

nearside rear brake binding slightly

wipers could be better

Pass 15 Jun 2006 52,228 miles

nearside door outer handle broken

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Jun 2006 52,228 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside door outer handle broken

nearside rear brake binding slightly

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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W826 XKJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W826 XKJ, 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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W826 XKJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 July 2000.

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