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X857 DAC

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,301 mi
Last recorded117,301 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX857 DAC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 117,301 miles

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

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

n/s o/s rear tyres cracking on tread pattern

n/s rear hand brake slightly low

o/s front wing corroded and holed but not showing sharp edges

o/s n/s front stone gaurds corroded and hold

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear seats not fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2016 117,301 miles

n/s rear hand brake slightly low

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s o/s rear tyres cracking on tread pattern

o/s front wing corroded and holed but not showing sharp edges

o/s n/s front stone gaurds corroded and hold

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear seats not fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 109,850 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s o/s inner wing corroded

n/s o/s front brake stone guards corroded

n/s o/s front wings corroded and holed no jagged or sharp edges

Fail 15 Jan 2015 109,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s o/s inner wing corroded

n/s o/s front brake stone guards corroded

n/s o/s front wings corroded and holed no jagged or sharp edges

Pass 16 Jan 2014 108,133 miles

corrosion o/s front wing panel

spare wheel missing

Fail 7 Jan 2013 105,627 miles

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

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

o/s n/s front brake disc stone graurds corroded and holed

Pass 7 Jan 2013 105,627 miles

o/s n/s front brake disc stone graurds corroded and holed

Pass 18 Nov 2011 102,840 miles

o/s n/s front brake stone guards corroded

rear brake cluster 75% working

Pass 14 Dec 2010 99,675 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)

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

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn

rear n/s back plate contaminated with oil

Fail 8 Dec 2010 99,675 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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)

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

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn

rear n/s back plate contaminated with oil

Pass 5 Nov 2009 92,177 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 92,177 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 80,210 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 80,210 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 75,154 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 69,430 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 65,952 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 62,422 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 62,422 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 DAC is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DAC, 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 DAC registered?

X857 DAC is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X857 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X857 DAC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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