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X147 EKL

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,387 mi
Last recorded118,387 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX147 EKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 118,387 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 118,387 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 83,622 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play front and rear joints (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened shockers (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear seats missing

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four [just] ()

no data for emissions

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2021 83,621 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing [rubber] (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear seats missing

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four [just] ()

no data for emissions

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2020 81,557 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear seats removed

Fail 3 Jul 2020 81,548 miles

Brake cable insecure Both handbrake cables where they go into brake drum. (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both wheels binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust joint rusty and weakened before CAT. Also CAT has been fitted poorly.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats removed. ()

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 81,526 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s sill cover fitted

rear seat belts and seats removed

Fail 29 Nov 2016 81,513 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play outer (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn both ()

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

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

little reserve travel on foot brake

rear seats and belts removed

Pass 29 Jul 2015 78,107 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,760 miles

o/s/f hub noisy

Fail 24 Jul 2014 72,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f hub noisy

Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,705 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 29 Aug 2013 69,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,086 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 60,554 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,505 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 42,945 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,384 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,759 miles

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

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

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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X147 EKL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X147 EKL, 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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X147 EKL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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