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X429 VNW

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,532 mi
Last recorded58,532 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX429 VNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 58,532 miles

Chassis corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 57,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 56,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 55,791 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 54,827 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 54,387 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 54,387 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 53,083 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside rear floor panel

corrosion to offside front inner wing panel

offside rear parking brake effort low

offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 10 Jan 2018 51,311 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake pads VERY LOW

offside parking brake effort low

Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,758 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,437 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 47,437 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 45,389 miles

ALL tyres deteriorated

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

nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Fail 15 Jan 2015 45,389 miles

ALL tyres deteriorated

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

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

nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,767 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 41,666 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,908 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 36,328 miles

Nearside rear fog lamp not working

Fail 20 Jan 2011 36,328 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside rear fog lamp not working

Pass 22 Jan 2010 33,346 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 33,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear hand brake cable insecure and chaffing upon wheel.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,303 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 26,940 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 23,207 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 20,706 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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X429 VNW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X429 VNW, 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 X429 VNW registered?

X429 VNW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is X429 VNW safe to buy?

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