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W457 YKP

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,661 mi
Last recorded197,661 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 197,661 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 197,585 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Body mount corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 189,011 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 182,535 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 182,514 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 175,862 miles

Nearside Front Body mount area behind headlamp corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body mount area behind headlamp corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 168,036 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 160,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 154,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance offside rear lamp cracked (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 154,668 miles

Central Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre /Rear (6.1.B.2)

Central Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front seatbelt lower anchor point. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre / Rear (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Coolant leak coolant leak at radiator ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 14,750 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Clutch pedal excessive play

Fail 10 Sep 2016 14,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Clutch pedal excessive play

Pass 29 Aug 2015 140,530 miles

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

o/s and n/s/f inner wings have slight corrosion

some bulbs innop in high level stop light

Fail 24 Aug 2015 140,514 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers (8.2.3)

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

o/s and n/s/f inner wings have slight corrosion

oil leak

some bulbs innop in high level stop light

Pass 8 Aug 2014 134,800 miles

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 134,800 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 129,114 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

brake pedal pad worn

n/s chassis rail corroded front and rear

Pass 7 Aug 2013 129,114 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal pad worn

n/s chassis rail corroded front and rear

Pass 13 Aug 2012 123,020 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2012 123,020 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f tyre cracking & worn

o/s/r tyre cracking and worn

Fail 8 Jul 2011 114,447 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 114,447 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 108,222 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 101,030 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 101,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 93,145 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 84,896 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 74,283 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 YKP is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 W457 YKP, 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 YKP registered?

W457 YKP is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 May 2000.

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