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W253 PAU

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,893 mi
Last recorded92,893 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 PAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 92,893 miles

no o/s/r seat at time of test

oil leak from the engine

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

body has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2016 80,125 miles

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

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

Wheels protruding beyond wheel arches

Fail 4 Mar 2016 80,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Wheels protruding beyond wheel arches

Pass 4 Mar 2015 73,902 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 7 Mar 2014 69,545 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 69,545 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 64,383 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 55,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

battery insecure

both front tyres have possibly been fouling the inner wheel arches

rear seats folded away and not checked

steering column flexible joint worn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,516 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,154 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 45,874 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 43,402 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 40,444 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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W253 PAU is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W253 PAU, 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 W253 PAU registered?

W253 PAU is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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