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GCZ 9671

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

22,138 mi
Last recorded22,138 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 9671
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 22,138 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 121,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 121,974 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 113,438 miles

edge wear on o/s front tyre

no 1 front body mounting corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2011 113,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake warning light on dash staying on.

edge wear on o/s front tyre

no 1 front body mounting corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 108,532 miles

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

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

unable to gain access to vehicle from rear tail gate,

Fail 24 Nov 2010 108,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

unable to gain access to vehicle from rear tail gate,

Pass 10 Nov 2009 98,859 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 98,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

both front anti roll bar rubbers cracking

engine oil leak

rear outter door handle damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2008 88,017 miles

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

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 20 Nov 2007 76,552 miles

N/s/f flexy brake pipe ferrules corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2006 67,783 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 67,776 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 54,835 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 54,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

boot handle damaged

o/s/front shock absorber damp

unable to open petrol cap

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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GCZ 9671 is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GCZ 9671, 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 GCZ 9671 registered?

GCZ 9671 is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is GCZ 9671 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 9671 shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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