MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel pipes corroded
n/s outer sill has accident damage
o/s/f inner wing corroded
plastic sill covers fitted to outer sills
Battery Insecure.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipes Excessively Corroded And Fragile.
Major Oil Leak From Engine.
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Plastic Covers Fitted To Outer Sills.
Rear Prop Shaft, Front Joint Has Slight Play.
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery Insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine Has Major Oil Leak.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel Pipes Excessively Corroded And Fragile.
Plastic Outer Sill Covers Fitted To Vehicle.
Rear Prop Shaft, Front Joint Has Slight Play.
Both Nearside And Offside Sills Have Outer Sill Covers Fitted
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Both Nearside And Offside Sills Have Outer Sill Covers Fitted
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advised brake light only half work
advised fuel pipes above tank corroded
advised nsf sill damaged
advised osf wheel bearing slight rougness
advised slight play osf bottom ball joint
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
advised brake light only half work
advised fuel pipes above tank corroded
advised nsf sill damaged
advised osf wheel bearing slight rougness
advised slight play osf bottom ball joint
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
damage to n/s/f sill
rad leaking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
damage to n/s/f sill
rad leaking
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE
EXHAUST BLOWING AT REAR
N/S/R HUB OILY
REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY
STEERING COUPLING WORN
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE
EXHAUST BLOWING AT REAR
N/S/R HUB OILY
REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY
STEERING COUPLING WORN
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre worn on edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
offside rear tyre worn on edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W896 COM is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 W896 COM, 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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W896 COM is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 August 2000.
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