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X79 ABD

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,458 mi
Last recorded66,458 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 ABD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 66,458 miles

Central stop light is part working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 66,381 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central stop light is part working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2016 66,207 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wheel Arch extending to Suspension Components (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

Oil leak Severe Engine Leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 62,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 62,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 57,723 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,372 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 53,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2012 53,011 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,398 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,269 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,161 miles

air freshner on int. mirror

general play/wear in steeing linkage

general wear on front discs

no n/s/r fog light working

slight damage tofront number plate

slight movement in o/s/f susp.

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 43,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,019 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,341 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 40,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Sep 2006 36,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 36,588 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 33,020 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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X79 ABD is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X79 ABD, 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 X79 ABD registered?

X79 ABD is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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