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W149 YAL

2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Purple Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,476 mi
Last recorded39,476 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+59,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 YAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,476 miles

battery terminals slightly loose

brake fluid is getting low

front and rear tyres are a different side

nearside rear sill appears to be corroded under the paint

offside front sill corroded

offside rear window is broken

rear suspension coil springs are corroded

under side of car is generally corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2017 39,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose caliper appears to have slider component missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing unable to test due to seats folded down and things in the boot (5.1.1)

battery terminals slightly loose

brake fluid is getting low

front and rear tyres are a different side

nearside rear sill appears to be corroded under the paint

offside front sill corroded

offside rear window is broken

rear suspension coil springs are corroded

under side of car is generally corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2017 39,443 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front & Rear suspension corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arc (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,580 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 36,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 33,760 miles

o/s sill corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 33,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s sill corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 31,130 miles

N/S & O/S OUTTER SILLS HAS BUBBLES OF CORROSION

Fail 28 Feb 2014 31,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

slight corrosion o/s sill

Fail 7 Feb 2014 30,971 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 24,445 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 24,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,297 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 18,473 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 17,438 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,208 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 14,870 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 13,453 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 11,744 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 11,744 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon-r+?

Based on 607,585 MOT tests across 35,379 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
3,813
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
35,379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,567
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,874
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,380
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 13,341
Registration plate lamp not working 11,050
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W149 YAL is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Purple with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 59,123 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 Wagon-r+ fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,567 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W149 YAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon-r+ typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Wagon-r+ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W149 YAL registered?

W149 YAL is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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