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8042 DA

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,714 mi
Last recorded93,714 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8042 DA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 93,714 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 92,151 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 90,420 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear ()

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 90,420 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body and rear suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear ()

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 87,329 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 30 May 2018 87,329 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 May 2017 82,456 miles

no rear seatsin during test

Fail 25 May 2017 82,456 miles

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

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

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

no rear seatsin during test

Pass 25 May 2016 75,338 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack between tread

Fail 27 Feb 2016 75,298 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

advise : offside front bumper support corroded.

advise : radiator corroded / leaking.

advise : rear fuel pipes corroded.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 69,037 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 64,896 miles

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

corrosion on front suspension components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,786 miles

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

offfside rea hand brake low reading

Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,860 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 60,859 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 57,633 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 57,633 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 53,236 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,710 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 48,710 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 44,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 44,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 40,871 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 40,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 36,493 miles

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

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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8042 DA is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 8042 DA, 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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8042 DA is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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