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W233 SCL

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,107 mi
Last recorded108,107 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 SCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 108,107 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 108,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 107,176 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front inner flitches corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 12 Feb 2016 104,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre box joint (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 104,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre box joint (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 99,868 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 98,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 93,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 93,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside door stay missing

oil light on dash

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,750 miles

oil pressure warning light on at idle

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2010 78,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 70,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 70,526 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 62,522 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 62,521 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 55,256 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 55,256 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,195 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch cable mounting bolts loose

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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W233 SCL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W233 SCL, 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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W233 SCL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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