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W224 YMJ

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,344 mi
Last recorded86,344 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW224 YMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 86,344 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2023 86,344 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 86,344 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear seat belt anchorages (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 86,335 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 83,368 miles

Crack in lower windscreen. Damage to n/s/f.

Fail 3 Nov 2017 83,368 miles

Crack in lower windscreen. Damage to n/s/f.

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 79,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear fog light secured with tape

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust tail pipe poor

nearside front of vehicle damaged

windscreen cracked along bottom not in drivers view of the road

Fail 11 Sep 2016 79,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated broke (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust tail pipe poor

nearside front of vehicle damaged

windscreen cracked along bottom not in drivers view of the road

Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,259 miles

Windscreen cracked, but not in drivers view of the road. damage to n/s/f

Fail 11 Sep 2015 75,175 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen cracked, but not in drivers view of the road. damage to n/s/f

Fail 5 Sep 2014 70,993 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,993 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 68,133 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,419 miles

Exhaust smoking excessively due to plastic tape around tale pipe???

Oil Leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,346 miles

both sides front wipers split on ends

Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,728 miles

Oil leak

all tyres wearing very low on edges

condensation in o/s headlamp

Pass 7 Oct 2008 53,409 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perrished and cracked

o/s/r tyre on 1-6

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

slight increasing and decreasing on rear brakes

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,885 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 44,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust in poor condition

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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W224 YMJ 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 W224 YMJ, 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 W224 YMJ registered?

W224 YMJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W224 YMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W224 YMJ 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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