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W122 GUG

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,220 mi
Last recorded72,220 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 GUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,220 miles

rear seatbelts and rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 3 Jul 2017 72,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 69,843 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,861 miles

front reg plate deteriorated

handbrake bit down on output

n/s/f seatbelt web fluff

o/s wiper deteriorated

o/s/r shocker noise?

tail pipe mount missing

Pass 30 Jun 2014 64,324 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front reg plate deterioated

no rear seats

o/s/r hanbrake bit down on output

o/s/r shocker noisey

tail pipe mount missing

u/j joint on steering shaft some play?

Fail 27 Jun 2014 64,324 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front reg plate deterioated

no rear seats

o/s/r hanbrake bit down on output

o/s/r shocker noisey

tail pipe mount missing

u/j joint on steering shaft some play?

Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,963 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 61,963 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 57,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 49,606 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 40,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,793 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,703 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 38,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,764 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 35,764 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 32,905 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 32,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,960 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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W122 GUG is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W122 GUG, 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 W122 GUG registered?

W122 GUG is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W122 GUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W122 GUG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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