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X857 AMO

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,338 mi
Last recorded154,338 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX857 AMO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 154,338 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 141,079 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 141,072 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 131,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 131,128 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 11 Mar 2013 121,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 121,601 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 111,138 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,198 miles

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

both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

both nearside & offside front brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear shock absorbers top bushes slightly worn

both rear tyres tread wearing uneavenly

offside rear brake back plate corroded

slight corrosion to rear brake pipe

Fail 11 Mar 2011 98,197 miles

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

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

both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

both nearside & offside front brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear shock absorbers top bushes slightly worn

both rear tyres tread wearing uneavenly

offside rear brake back plate corroded

slight corrosion to rear brake pipe

Pass 8 Mar 2010 83,164 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside rear brake back plate but not considered exsessive

nearside front tyre has a cut to the outer side wall, no cords visible

some high levlel brake lamp light sources not working but over 50% illuminate

Fail 8 Mar 2010 83,160 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to offside rear brake back plate but not considered exsessive

nearside front tyre has a cut to the outer side wall, no cords visible

slight imbalane to rear brakes

some high levlel brake lamp light sources not working but over 50% illuminate

Pass 12 Mar 2009 66,673 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit on the inside edge's

damage to windscreen outside the swept area

slight ovality to rear brake drums

Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,576 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

slight ovality to nearside rear brake drum

Fail 11 Mar 2008 48,576 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

slight ovality to nearside rear brake drum

Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,195 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 30,195 miles

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

off side rear back plate corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,677 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 27,868 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 27,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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X857 AMO is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Red 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 X857 AMO, 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 X857 AMO registered?

X857 AMO is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 October 2000.

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