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X735 EMJ

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

112,521 mi
Last recorded112,521 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX735 EMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2023 112,521 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's door catch missing DRIVERS DOOR LATCH BROKEN (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction HANGING STUFF OFF MIRROR (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective BROKEN TEMP TYPE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH OUT (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S REAR OUTER ABOVE AXLE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S/F OUTER FLOOR AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S REAR OUTER ABOVE AXLE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S/F OUTER FLOOR AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened O/S/F LOWER WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component fractured ELECTRIC INSECURE (6.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected N/S REAR OUTER SILL THROUGH TO INNER (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected O/S/R INNER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected O/S/R OUTER SILL THROUGH TO CENTRE AREA (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL ANCILLARY BODY WORK IS EXTREMELY CORRODED

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

MAIN INNER CHASSIS IS CORRODED

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged O/S/F POOR OPERATION (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S & O/S/F LOWER BALL PINS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 110,831 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount under the front wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 107,121 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 105,038 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 103,840 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 102,578 miles

Nearside Rear chassis has fresh under sill in various places

Offside Rear chassis has fresh under sill in various places

Fail 28 Dec 2018 102,578 miles

Nearside Rear chassis has fresh under sill in various places

Offside Rear chassis has fresh under sill in various places

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 102,574 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/R ABOVE SUSPENSION MS/AIN MOUNTONG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R ABOVE SUSPENSION MSAIN MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R INNER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected N/S/REAR ABOVE AXLE (YELLOWED) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

N/S AND O/S FRONT BODY MOUNTING AREAS HOLED/CORRODED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 100,403 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres showing signs of ageing/perishing, recommend new tyres

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both side front (3.6.B.4e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2017 100,403 miles

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

Both rear and nearside front tyres showing signs of ageing/perishing, recommend new tyres

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both side front (3.6.B.4e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 99,633 miles

INDICATORS SEEM SLOW AT START OF TEST = NORMAL AT END >>> CHECK ADVISED

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R 2mm+ >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R 2.5mm >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 99,629 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR MISSING (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven N/S/REAR SLOW TO OPERATE (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding N/S (3.7.B.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S/REAR FLOOR INNER SILL AREA (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S/REAR INNER FLOOR/SILL AREA (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S/REAR INNER FLOOR/SILL AREA (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S/REAR INNER FLOOR/SILL AREA (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S REAR FLOOR AREA (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/R FLOOR AREA (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

INDICATORS SEEM SLOW AT START OF TEST = NORMAL AT END >>> CHECK ADVISED

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R 2mm+ >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R 2.5mm >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 98,744 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S REAR 2mm+ >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S REAR 2mm >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 98,741 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated REAR AXLE (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded SHORT PIPE OFF FLEX HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR MISSING (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S OUTER INNER SILL AREAR YELLOWED) (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S OUTER INNER SILL AREA YELLOWED) (5.2.6)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S REAR BELT OUTER MOUNTING (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S REAR OUTER BELT MOUNTING >> REPAIR ADVISED (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S REAR 2mm+ >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S REAR 2mm >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 96,996 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

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

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

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

rear bumper iron/ mount corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2014 96,995 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

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

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

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

rear bumper iron/ mount corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 95,416 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 89,342 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,830 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,151 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 58,694 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s hand brake reading slightly low

Pass 5 Nov 2008 50,620 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 50,409 miles

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

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

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

battrey carrier corroding (battery acid)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 50,239 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

battrey carrier corroding (battery acid)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,370 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 34,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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X735 EMJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue 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 X735 EMJ, 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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X735 EMJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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