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W254 COT

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,999 mi
Last recorded76,999 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW254 COT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,999 miles

rear door handle brocken

Fail 3 Oct 2011 76,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear door handle brocken

Pass 29 Sep 2010 73,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

bonnet secure but wont latch in closed position

catalsyt rattles

rear door handle broken

Fail 29 Sep 2010 73,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

bonnet secure but wont latch in closed position

catalsyt rattles

offside headlight lens broken

rear door handle broken

Pass 1 Oct 2009 68,593 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil was very low topped up before retest

final drive upper wishbone os bush is very worn

fuel filter corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2009 68,593 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

final drive upper wishbone os bush is very worn

fuel filter corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2008 61,098 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 61,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 52,640 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 52,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres cracked on sidewall 195/80r15 96s

Pass 16 Aug 2006 42,911 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 42,911 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front No. plate in windscreen but still visable front front of vehicle

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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W254 COT is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W254 COT, 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 W254 COT registered?

W254 COT is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W254 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W254 COT shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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