2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Suzuki Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

111 MOT tests in 2024. 50.4% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time50.4%
Failed or needed repairs49.6%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 111 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.2%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced6.3%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.4%
  4. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting5.4%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.4%
  6. Individual direction indicators: not working5.4%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.4%
  8. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.5%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low4.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics51.4%
  2. Brakes37.8%
  3. Body & chassis25.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks19.8%
  5. Suspension17.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)14.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags8.1%
  8. Tyres5.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.1%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Suzuki Vitara?

In 2024, 50.4% of 2000 Suzuki Vitara cars passed their MOT first time, across 111 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Suzuki Vitara?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Suzuki Vitara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).