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X797 DDU

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,968 mi
Last recorded76,968 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 DDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2022 76,968 miles

Central Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle top arm bush nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel pipes corroded all

Pass 16 Feb 2021 73,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Corrosion on inner wing by body mount

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Corrosion on inner wing by body mount

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake effort low and may need adjustment

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 73,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Corrosion on inner wing by body mount

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Corrosion on inner wing by body mount

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake effort low and may need adjustment

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 71,203 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge slightly, tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear corrosion on body near unused seat belt prescribed area

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 67,094 miles

Nearside Front body corroded around mount

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front body corroded around mount

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 67,094 miles

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

Nearside Front body corroded around mount

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front body corroded around mount

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 62,706 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to centre brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 88,935 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,079 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner arch corroded but not affecting the overall security of the body to the chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 12 Feb 2015 50,588 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 46,302 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,900 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 40,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both handbrake cables insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2012 35,124 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 35,124 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 32,823 miles

*** FUEL CAP SEAL POOR ***

*** O/S/F HEADLAMP GLASS BROKEN AND FULL OF CONSNSATION ***

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,823 miles

*** FUEL CAP SEAL POOR ***

*** O/S/F HEADLAMP GLASS BROKEN AND FULL OF CONSNSATION ***

Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,325 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 22,457 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 19,630 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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X797 DDU is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X797 DDU, 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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X797 DDU is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 October 2000.

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