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X425 FTP

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,471 mi
Last recorded72,471 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX425 FTP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 72,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner end of flexi section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch heavily corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch heavily corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch heavily corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 72,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner end of flexi section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch heavily corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch heavily corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch heavily corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 68,608 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 66,662 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 66,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,231 miles

Front pads low

Fail 13 Mar 2014 65,231 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Front pads low

Pass 16 Mar 2013 62,140 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 54,738 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 54,738 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 50,759 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

center rear brake light has some bulbs not working

near and offside front tyres wearing on the outer edge

rear silencer is in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,759 miles

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

center rear brake light has some bulbs not working

near and offside front tyres wearing on the outer edge

rear silencer is in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2010 47,007 miles

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

rear silencer is in poor condition

Fail 4 May 2010 47,005 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear silencer is in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2009 42,471 miles

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

center rear brake light has some led's not working

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 13 Mar 2009 42,471 miles

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

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

center rear brake light has some led's not working

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 24 Oct 2007 38,007 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,007 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,615 miles

centre stop lamp does not illuminate all l.e.d.s

Pass 29 Dec 2005 26,784 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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X425 FTP 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 X425 FTP, 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 X425 FTP registered?

X425 FTP is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 December 2000.

Is X425 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X425 FTP shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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