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W237 UPY

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

57,241 mi
Last recorded57,241 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 UPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight unit poor condition

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake effort poor

Pass 23 Mar 2020 56,708 miles

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

exhaust heat sheld loose

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Offside Front tyre in poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2020 56,706 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Offside Front tyre in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

exhaust heat sheld loose

Pass 2 Apr 2019 56,127 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rushed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rushed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Mar 2019 56,123 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rushed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rushed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,347 miles

Front body mounts corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,759 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 54,753 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing 2 places (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing 2 places (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 54,218 miles

CATALYTIC CONVERTER RATTLE

O/S/FRONT BODY MOUNTING CORRODED

OIL LEAK - VERY BAD

Fail 16 Mar 2016 54,214 miles

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

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

CATALYTIC CONVERTER RATTLE

O/S/FRONT BODY MOUNTING CORRODED

OIL LEAK - VERY BAD

Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,656 miles

Oil leak

corrosion around body to chassis mounts offside

Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,932 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 52,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,044 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2013 52,044 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 50,875 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,340 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Fail 17 Mar 2011 50,337 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,878 miles

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

both front outer anti-roll bar drop link bushes becomming deteriorated

centre stop light missing

exhaust system becomming corroded/deteriorated

front brake discs starting to become corroded/worn

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished and worn on edges (stepped tread)

various brake pipes and brake hose ferrules starting to become corroded

various oil leaks

Fail 26 Feb 2010 48,875 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front outer anti-roll bar drop link bushes becomming deteriorated

exhaust system becomming corroded/deteriorated

front brake discs starting to become corroded/worn

various brake pipes and brake hose ferrules starting to become corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 17 Feb 2009 45,213 miles

suspension repairs carried out using secondhand components.

Fail 9 Feb 2009 45,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 39,645 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/f flexi brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2007 34,392 miles

outer sills coverd in plastic

Pass 15 Jun 2006 31,533 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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W237 UPY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W237 UPY, 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 W237 UPY registered?

W237 UPY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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