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V953 FCY

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,069 mi
Last recorded32,069 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 FCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2007 32,069 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,958 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 26,841 miles

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

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

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

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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V953 FCY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V953 FCY, 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 V953 FCY registered?

V953 FCY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V953 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V953 FCY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V953 FCY have outstanding finance?

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