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W457 RAA

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,931 mi
Last recorded113,931 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 RAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 113,931 miles

Advise both front lower wing body mount areas rusty

Advise n/s and o/s front brake hose's perished

Advise rust at rear floor area's n/s and o/s

Advise sill cover's fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 113,716 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Advise both front lower wing body mount areas rusty

Advise n/s and o/s front brake hose's perished

Advise rust at rear floor area's n/s and o/s

Advise sill cover's fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 109,350 miles

Advise rust appearing at o/s rear floor

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 109,350 miles

Advise rust appearing at o/s rear floor

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 103,955 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 103,955 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 99,378 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 94,405 miles

Advise 2d number plates fitted

Advise front nearside lower suspenion arm has slight movement at front mounting bush

Advise sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2014 94,404 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Advise 2d number plates fitted

Advise front nearside lower suspenion arm has slight movement at front mounting bush

Advise sill covers fitted

Advise water leak at front of engine

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 87,895 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 71,741 miles

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

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

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

chassis area has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,721 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 61,421 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 57,802 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,434 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,062 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 48,103 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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W457 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W457 RAA, 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 W457 RAA registered?

W457 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W457 RAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W457 RAA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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