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W133 RAA

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,564 mi
Last recorded104,564 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW133 RAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 104,564 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 104,564 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 102,712 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 99,405 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s - o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 96,321 miles

all suspension & subframes rusty

n/s subframe mount heavily corroded

rear diff bearings worn

rear shock bushes heabvily worn

Pass 26 Mar 2016 92,980 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2016 92,971 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 87,745 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 82,635 miles

Front brake pads low, brake discs worn

Over sills fitted

Slight front brake inbalance

Pass 13 Apr 2013 78,127 miles

Front number plate slightly blemished

Oil leak @ rear of engine

Over sills fitted

Slight front brake inbalance

Fail 13 Apr 2013 78,127 miles

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

Front number plate slightly blemished

Oil leak @ rear of engine

Over sills fitted

Slight front brake inbalance

Pass 31 Mar 2012 72,543 miles

off side windscreen washer weak

oil leak @ engine

surface corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,403 miles

front brake discs ridged and worn

off side front coil spring starting to corrode

off side windscreen washer weak

plastic oversills fitted

slight surface corrosion @ front to rear brake pipe

Fail 1 Apr 2011 67,403 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs ridged and worn

off side front coil spring starting to corrode

off side windscreen washer weak

plastic oversills fitted

slight surface corrosion @ front to rear brake pipe

Pass 6 Apr 2010 63,746 miles

front brake discs ridged

plastic oversills fitted

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,112 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,518 miles

front brake discs ridged

near side front tyre close to limit

off side front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2006 45,977 miles

near side rear seat base not locking down into latch

off side front tyre damaged at outer side wall

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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W133 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W133 RAA, 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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W133 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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