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W966 VRD

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,101 mi
Last recorded105,101 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW966 VRD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 105,101 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 98,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 94,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2022 92,568 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 92,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear corrosion inner arch/rear valance area

slight perishing/scuffing to both offside tyres

Pass 10 Jun 2021 90,755 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 90,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 90,665 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Foot well (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 84,573 miles

ADVISE CHECK PARKING BRAKE

ADVISE WEAR IN BOTH REAR AXLE CENTRE TOP MOUNTING BUSHES

Pass 5 Sep 2017 84,442 miles

Coolant leak suspect bottom radiator hose / clip ()

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

advise check offside number plate bulb / connection

Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,540 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 79,118 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 4 Sep 2014 76,475 miles

parking brake effort could be improved

Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,097 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,165 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 66,005 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 63,570 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,286 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,245 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 48,460 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 47,845 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test. dog guard fitted.

rear brakes out of balance by 38%

Pass 9 Mar 2006 39,063 miles

nsf tyre

osf shocker

Fail 6 Mar 2006 39,034 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf shock absorber weaping

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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W966 VRD is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 W966 VRD, 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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W966 VRD is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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