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X561 AHL

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,194 mi
Last recorded88,194 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX561 AHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 88,194 miles

Emmissions near max. limit [single point injection system]

Modified vehicle for off-road use [ Body lift kit fitted &c..]

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 88,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached SPLIT PIN MISSING FROM NUT (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emmissions near max. limit [single point injection system]

Modified vehicle for off-road use [ Body lift kit fitted &c..]

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 83,656 miles

no passenger seats fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 89,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rusty (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rusty (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 81,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 80,965 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2016 63,970 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 63,959 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill step area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 49,698 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 49,667 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 44,813 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 15 Dec 2014 44,813 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Jan 2014 44,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 44,587 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 41,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 40,986 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 40,254 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 37,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s headlamp damp

n/s/r brake binding slightly

wiper blades poor

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

slight cracking of both rear and o/s/f tyres

Fail 25 Nov 2008 36,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

slight cracking of both rear and o/s/f tyres

Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,918 miles

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

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

marker treads cut deeper than outer tyre patern

slight cracking of tyre walls

Pass 26 Oct 2006 25,570 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 25,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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X561 AHL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 X561 AHL, 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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X561 AHL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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