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W403 XCS

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,277 mi
Last recorded56,277 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 56,277 miles

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front body mounts corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

front bumper slightly insecure

front shockers have reduced damping effect

front tyres wearing slightly inside edges

rear shockers have reduced damping effect

Fail 9 Apr 2014 56,277 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front body mounts corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

front bumper slightly insecure

front shockers have reduced damping effect

front tyres wearing slightly inside edges

rear shockers have reduced damping effect

Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,708 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

front body mounts slightly corroded

front shockers have slightly reduced damping effect

fuel tank slightly corroded

n/s/r chassis slightly corroded

n/s/r shocker has slightly reduced damping effect

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inside edge

o/s/r chassis slightly corroded

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2013 53,708 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

front body mounts slightly corroded

front shockers have slightly reduced damping effect

fuel tank slightly corroded

n/s/r chassis slightly corroded

n/s/r shocker has slightly reduced damping effect

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inside edge

o/s/r chassis slightly corroded

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,288 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 50,287 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored

Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,284 miles

n/s/r tyre between 2-3mm

rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,895 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f chassis slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing inside egde

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2010 41,894 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f chassis slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing inside egde

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2009 35,865 miles

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

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

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2009 35,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2008 31,629 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 26,886 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,015 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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W403 XCS is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XCS, 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 XCS registered?

W403 XCS is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W403 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W403 XCS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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