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W234 YMJ

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,402 mi
Last recorded90,402 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 YMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 90,402 miles

Body is corroded in places

Electrical wiring poorly routed

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 90,372 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner arches (5.2.6)

Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion and poor welding to various areas of vehicle underside

slight play in both front shock absorber sliding glands

Fail 19 Sep 2016 90,363 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure bolt broken (2.5.C.2b)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan above main silencer (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front brake discs pitted

both front inner wings poorly repaired

under bonnet wiring messy

Pass 9 Jun 2015 82,754 miles

corrosion to both front body mount areas

front differential heavily insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2015 82,746 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to both front body mount areas

front differential heavily insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2015 82,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

195/15 tyres fitted to front

225/70/15 tyres fitted to rear

Front axle mount / bracket broken

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,311 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F body has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 75,648 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,605 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 28 Apr 2012 66,766 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 66,766 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,087 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 61,087 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 59,089 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 57,233 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 55,512 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 55,512 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 51,091 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,433 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 37,931 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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W234 YMJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W234 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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W234 YMJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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