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X524 XBV

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,932 mi
Last recorded47,932 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX524 XBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 47,932 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 47,931 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 42,497 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 37,535 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front no plate damaged

offside parking brake cable catching wheel

Fail 26 Nov 2011 37,518 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front no plate damaged

offside parking brake cable catching wheel

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,089 miles

front brake pads worn low

n/s front tyre 2mm and outer wall splitting

Fail 24 Nov 2010 31,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front brake pads worn low

n/s front tyre 2mm and outer wall splitting

Pass 25 Nov 2009 24,872 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 19,013 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 18,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,830 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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X524 XBV is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X524 XBV, 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 X524 XBV registered?

X524 XBV is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X524 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X524 XBV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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