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W403 OYJ

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

24,289 mi
Last recorded24,289 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW403 OYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 24,289 miles

Offside front and rear tyres perished.Near limits.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 20,955 miles

Centre stop light incomplete

Neaside rear handbrake cable retainer adrift

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

Fail 28 May 2015 20,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre stop light incomplete

Neaside rear handbrake cable retainer adrift

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 20,910 miles

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

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

under side corroded ( mainly suspension )

Pass 4 Jun 2014 20,910 miles

under side corroded ( mainly suspension )

Pass 13 Jun 2013 20,686 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

battery clamp missing

under body very rusty

wipers poor

Fail 13 Jun 2013 20,686 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

battery clamp missing

under body very rusty

wipers poor

Pass 1 Jun 2012 20,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front back plates corroded

o/s rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2010 18,080 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,957 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 16,952 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 15,823 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,823 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 14,605 miles

see previous vt32.

Fail 5 Jul 2007 14,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

damp around master cylinder.

o/s/r seat not fitted at time of test (seat belt check not done).

slight play in front shock absorbers.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 13,233 miles

o/s/r seat not fitted at time of test un able to check seat belt

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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W403 OYJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 W403 OYJ, 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 W403 OYJ registered?

W403 OYJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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