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AJZ 5121

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

58,401 mi
Last recorded58,401 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 5121
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 58,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 55,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 55,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 55,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 55,493 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 53,510 miles

Underbody has been undersealed

Fail 17 Dec 2020 53,501 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis corroded around gear box mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shocker mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

chassis and body has heavy corrosion in places

engine overheating while carrying out emissions test

Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,912 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 50,121 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 50,113 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear mud flap insecure

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 48,317 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted x2 (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear mud flap insecure

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 46,546 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front body very corroded near body mounting but not load bearing or effecting body security

Offside Front body very corroded near body mounting but not load bearing or effecting body security

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 46,538 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front body very corroded near body mounting but not load bearing or effecting body security

Offside Front body very corroded near body mounting but not load bearing or effecting body security

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 44,827 miles

Exhaust rear section deteriorated.

Near side front body very corroded near body mounting but not load bearing or effecting body security.

Off side front body very corroded near body mounting but not load bearing or effecting body security.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 44,821 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust rear section deteriorated.

Near side front body very corroded near body mounting but not load bearing or effecting body security.

Off side front body very corroded near body mounting but not load bearing or effecting body security.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 42,985 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 42,985 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,035 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 41,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 38,898 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 34,767 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,767 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 31,717 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 31,716 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 29,220 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,078 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 27,078 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,854 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 24,854 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,604 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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AJZ 5121 is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AJZ 5121, 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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AJZ 5121 is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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