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W473 WGF

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,805 mi
Last recorded125,805 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 WGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 125,805 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 118,904 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 118,904 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 108,863 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 108,863 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 108,823 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

centre stop light not working

offside rear brake drum damp

Pass 11 Jul 2012 100,494 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 93,122 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 85,239 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 74,998 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 74,998 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 65,023 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 65,016 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 52,278 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 52,278 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 May 2006 37,397 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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W473 WGF is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W473 WGF, 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 W473 WGF registered?

W473 WGF is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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