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X207 AEL

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,530 mi
Last recorded57,530 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX207 AEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2018 57,530 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal long travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure Corrosion worn away plate (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust tail pipe missing / Silencer leaking Gas (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Fluid leak from Brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Corrosion worn bottom top of arm structure Dangerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure Corrosion worn away plate (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe from Actuator to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe from actuator to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail A.R.Bar Link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail A.R.Bar Link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front suspension springs corroded

nearside front and offside front tyres cracked/deteriorated

offside front and rear axle suspension arms corroded but not deemed excessive

Fail 11 May 2016 45,742 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 39,996 miles

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

Rear ehaust box outer skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 39,491 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,626 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 26,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 26,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 23,993 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 32,993 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 20,997 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 18,227 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 15,780 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 14,567 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 10,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 10,173 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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X207 AEL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X207 AEL, 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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X207 AEL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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