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X688 VUA

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,716 mi
Last recorded68,716 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX688 VUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 68,716 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 68,327 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 68,319 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill 30cm seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill 30cm seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 67,840 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 67,499 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 67,498 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 67,457 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2017 66,374 miles

both rear tyres cracking

general rust under vehicle

n/s side step lose

Pass 1 Nov 2016 65,152 miles

n/s side step brackets corroded

rear tyres cracking

various areas corrosion under car

Fail 24 Oct 2016 65,139 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

n/s side step brackets corroded

rear tyres cracking

various areas corrosion under car

Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,019 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 64,019 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,833 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,310 miles

variuos areas of rust on underbody and suspension components

Fail 15 Oct 2013 61,296 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

variuos areas of rust on underbody and suspension components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 60,250 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 60,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,051 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,585 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,400 miles

o/s handbrake lower than n/s

fuel pipes & filter corroding

n/s/f brake pads getting low

front brakes getting uneven

rear brake pipe from limiter valve rusting

Pass 13 Oct 2008 52,619 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 50,448 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 47,706 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 47,706 miles

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

front tyres 215/75r15 size rear tyres 215r15

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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X688 VUA is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X688 VUA, 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 X688 VUA registered?

X688 VUA is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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