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W422 DAR

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,570 mi
Last recorded98,570 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW422 DAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 98,570 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 97,086 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 95,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes obscured by mud and dirt. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion to body to chassis mount.

Fail 23 Jan 2024 95,958 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes obscured by mud and dirt. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion to body to chassis mount.

Pass 11 Jan 2023 94,576 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 93,092 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 90,514 miles

Offside Front INNER WING IS RUSTED

Pass 21 Jan 2020 85,949 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 80,363 miles

COOLANT STAIN ON THE RADIATOR

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

FRONT BODY MOUNTINGS ARE RUSTED

N/S HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

N/S REAR FOOT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

NO REAR SEATS FITTED

PANEL DAMAGE

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS 18 % MINIMUM REQUIREMENT IS 16%

REAR EXHAUST BOX IS BLOWING

SLIGHT RUN OUT ON THE REAR BRAKES

STEERING BOX IS DAMP

Pass 11 Jan 2018 74,457 miles

COOLANT STAIN ON AND AROUND RADIATOR

Nearside Rear HAND AND FOOT BRAKES ARE SLOW TO OPERATE

PANEL DAMAGE

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 8 Jan 2018 74,411 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

COOLANT STAIN ON AND AROUND RADIATOR

Nearside Rear HAND AND FOOT BRAKES ARE SLOW TO OPERATE

PANEL DAMAGE

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,722 miles

N/S HAND BRAKE CABLE IS VERY CLOSE TO FOULING THE WHEEL

N/S REAR HAND AND FOOT BRAKES ARE SLOWER TO OPERATE

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

SILL COVERS FITTED

STEERING BOX IS DAMP

Pass 6 Jan 2016 63,270 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES FERRULES ARE RUSTED

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING THIN

N/S HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW AND SLOW TO OPERATE

N/S REAR FOOT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

RUN OUT ON BOTH REAR BRAKES

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,294 miles

steering box is damp

Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,656 miles

exhaust is corroded and blowing slightly

exhaust rear support bracket is badly corroded

n/s front brake is slower to operate

screen is damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2013 49,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 42,819 miles

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

all tyres are perished

front tyre wear is uneven

Pass 4 Jan 2011 34,227 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 24,458 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front bumper is scuffed

n/s hand brake is slow to operate

n/s rear foot brake is slow to operate

rear tyres are perished

steering box is damp

Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,101 miles

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

tyres perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2007 18,671 miles

front tyres are wearing very slightly on the outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,692 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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W422 DAR is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W422 DAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W422 DAR registered?

W422 DAR is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 July 2000.

Is W422 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W422 DAR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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