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X548 HFE

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,716 mi
Last recorded109,716 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX548 HFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 109,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tow ball removed

Fail 24 Sep 2019 109,704 miles

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit missing (4.10 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 106,913 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 103,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded running from front to rear compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 100,278 miles

Centre brake light removed

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis rail (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

different wheels and tyres fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Nov 2016 100,268 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis rail (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 98,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

all tyre are perished

battery support corroded

center stop light inop

prop-shaft uj worn

Pass 18 Jun 2014 96,520 miles

All tyres badly deteriorated in main tread areas and inner and outer sidewalls.

Battery support member corroded.

Centre rear stop lamp inop.

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

n/s/r brake slightly binding.

Fail 18 Jun 2014 96,520 miles

All tyres badly deteriorated in main tread areas and inner and outer sidewalls.

Battery support member corroded.

Centre rear stop lamp inop.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

n/s/r brake slightly binding.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,624 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

battery tray in poor condition

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perished

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished (asap)

rear chassis in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2012 91,862 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 91,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,003 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 77,358 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 65,150 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 56,135 miles

rear tailgage door handle broken .

slight cracking on tyre walls o/s/front o/s/rear n/s/rear .

Pass 6 Mar 2007 48,683 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 362,177 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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X548 HFE is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X548 HFE, 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 X548 HFE registered?

X548 HFE is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 November 2000.

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