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X178 WCH

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,646 mi
Last recorded109,646 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX178 WCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 109,646 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion around out rigger above and below the unit (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch at front (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper corrosion above coil spring mounting has been repaired from inside the vehicle

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion around out rigger above and below unit (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch at front (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 109,646 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion around out rigger above and below the unit (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch at front (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper corrosion above coil spring mounting has been repaired from inside the vehicle

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion around out rigger above and below unit (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch at front (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 107,650 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 107,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 105,332 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 101,657 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST COVER DETERIATED

Fail 14 Aug 2014 101,656 miles

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

CENTRE EXHAUST COVER DETERIATED

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 97,570 miles

OS FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 29 Aug 2013 97,570 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

OS FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 24 Aug 2012 92,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 88,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 88,016 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 82,344 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 82,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 76,950 miles

stone hole in offside front headlamp condensation on lens

Pass 27 Aug 2008 70,051 miles

chip in offside head lamp

rear brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 4 Sep 2007 63,199 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 63,192 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

chip in osf head lamp glass

Pass 1 Sep 2006 53,958 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 53,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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X178 WCH is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X178 WCH, 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 X178 WCH registered?

X178 WCH is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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