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W494 MKU

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

57,325 mi
Last recorded57,325 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 MKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,325 miles

brake warning light staying on

Fail 4 Sep 2015 57,312 miles

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

brake warning light staying on

Pass 4 Sep 2014 56,755 miles

all (4) tyres starting to perish

n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arms starting to corrode

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,766 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,674 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

dashboard brake warning light on

Fail 31 Aug 2012 54,674 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dashboard brake warning light on

Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,093 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 49,093 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 42,497 miles

Brake warning light on

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2010 42,497 miles

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

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

Brake warning light on

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2009 35,848 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 35,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,255 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,455 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 26,455 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 25,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 25,666 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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W494 MKU is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W494 MKU, 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 W494 MKU registered?

W494 MKU is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W494 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W494 MKU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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