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W179 KFU

2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,948 mi
Last recorded72,948 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+59,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 KFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 72,948 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2024 69,449 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 69,447 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 64,133 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2023 64,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 59,563 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing rear seats folded ()

Fail 26 Mar 2019 59,553 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing rear seats folded ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,778 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,845 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 56,845 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,159 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 53,024 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 51,492 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,298 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 49,298 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,491 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 46,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,140 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,583 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 43,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,737 miles

rear tyres showing cracks to sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,894 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,690 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 37,435 miles

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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W179 KFU is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W179 KFU, 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 W179 KFU registered?

W179 KFU is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W179 KFU safe to buy?

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