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X603 JBV

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

45,943 mi
Last recorded45,943 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX603 JBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 45,943 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/f, o/s/f and o/s rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bumper mountings and o/s front inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 45,943 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/f, o/s/f and o/s rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bumper mountings and o/s front inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 38,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis/out rigger corroded by body mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch corroded by body mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 38,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis/out rigger corroded by body mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch corroded by body mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 29,826 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 29,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,467 miles

front bumper metal surport heavily corroded.

front no plate damaged.

Fail 9 Jul 2018 28,467 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded by seat belt anchor point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded by rear suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting to chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bumper metal surport heavily corroded.

front no plate damaged.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 28,077 miles

n/s rear outer sill corroding and side skirts fitted at time of test.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 27,348 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front body mountings corroding. (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting come away from exhaust.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 26,639 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 26,639 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 25,713 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 25,713 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 24,812 miles

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

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

both front chassis to body mountings lightly corroding.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,917 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 23,917 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,100 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 23,100 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,081 miles

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

n/s rear tyre heavily perished on side wall, recommend replacing.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,054 miles

n/s rear tyre outer side wall perishing.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 19,900 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 18,728 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 18,728 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

driver seat belt buckle slightly loose, recommend tightening.

n/s front and both rear tyre side walls cracking.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 17,569 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 16,424 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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X603 JBV is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 X603 JBV, 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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X603 JBV is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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