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W166 PUY

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,932 mi
Last recorded87,932 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 PUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 87,932 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 89,908 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 85,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened body mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2024 85,265 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened body mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 23 May 2024 85,265 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension corodded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 83,867 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2014 82,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 74,718 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 74,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2012 63,131 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 63,131 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 58,660 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 58,660 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,227 miles

noise from o/s/f free wheeling hub

Fail 25 Apr 2008 53,227 miles

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

noise from o/s/f free wheeling hub

Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,119 miles

o/s & n/s rear outer tyre walls perished & close to limit

Pass 5 May 2006 40,229 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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W166 PUY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W166 PUY, 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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W166 PUY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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