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X118 CTX

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,007 mi
Last recorded92,007 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX118 CTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2024 92,007 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust silencer broken down internally

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 89,904 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer broken down internally

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 89,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer broken down internally

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 89,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Dec 2020 84,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 84,330 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 78,414 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 78,414 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 72,675 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 66,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 60,384 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front tyres 195/70 profile rear tyres 195/80 profile

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

vehicle quite muddy underneath

Fail 2 Dec 2016 60,384 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on park brake cable (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front tyres 195/70 profile rear tyres 195/80 profile

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

vehicle quite muddy underneath

Pass 16 Jan 2013 57,098 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 57,096 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 52,471 miles

Battery insecure

front bumper trim loose

Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,179 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 46,243 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 43,299 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,849 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 38,649 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,632 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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X118 CTX is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X118 CTX, 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 X118 CTX registered?

X118 CTX is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 September 2000.

Is X118 CTX safe to buy?

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