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X174 AET

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,479 mi
Last recorded114,479 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX174 AET
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 114,479 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 109,350 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 106,546 miles

all flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear metal fuel pipe corroded not leaking at time of test.

Fail 20 Oct 2012 106,546 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

all flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

brake fluid low not below at time of test.

o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear metal fuel pipe corroded not leaking at time of test.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 102,555 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 102,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 98,215 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 91,224 miles

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

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

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 23 Nov 2009 91,224 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 5 Nov 2008 84,082 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 84,082 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 76,134 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 69,439 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 69,421 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine noisey

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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X174 AET is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X174 AET, 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 X174 AET registered?

X174 AET is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X174 AET safe to buy?

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