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W244 MKW

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,705 mi
Last recorded92,705 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW244 MKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,705 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion present to chassis

Fail 31 Mar 2014 92,701 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion present to chassis

Pass 9 Apr 2013 85,942 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

corrosion present to nearside rear chassis

Fail 3 Apr 2013 85,661 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion present to nearside rear chassis

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,402 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 79,394 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 70,641 miles

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

corrosion present to offside front wing...

handbrake meet min req...

Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,150 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 57,142 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion prescent offside wing and inner wheel arch ( FRONT )

Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,958 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,113 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 38,113 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,938 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 32,938 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,950 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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W244 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W244 MKW, 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 W244 MKW registered?

W244 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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