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K974 XEL

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,787 mi
Last recorded4,787 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK974 XEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 4,787 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 3,507 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

drivers inner door handle poor

sill covers fitted

some rusty areas

Pass 3 Aug 2011 616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

o/s door handle poor

o/s/f strut top rusty

rusty areas underneath

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 98,130 miles

o/s/t strut top rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2009 95,806 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 95,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 91,622 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 91,622 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 87,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 82,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 77,241 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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K974 XEL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K974 XEL, 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 K974 XEL registered?

K974 XEL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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