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W49 DKJ

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,224 mi
Last recorded91,224 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 DKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 91,224 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 89,084 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 86,901 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion above rear boot door (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 86,901 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion above rear boot door (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,389 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front chassis corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 78,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front chassis corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,169 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Centre section exhaust deteriorated

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch/floor corroded

Nearside Rear chassis rail corroding

Rear seats and seat belts removed

both front chassis rails corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 65,169 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Centre section exhaust deteriorated

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch/floor corroded

Nearside Rear chassis rail corroding

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

Rear seats and seat belts removed

both front chassis rails corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 59,905 miles

Rear section of exhaust corroding

Battery poorly secured

Both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked

Centre high level stop lamp not working

Corrosion to rear cross member and registartion palte lamp mounts

Low effort to nearside parking brake

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,905 miles

Battery poorly secured

Both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked

Centre high level stop lamp not working

Corrosion to rear cross member and registartion palte lamp mounts

Low effort to nearside parking brake

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Rear section of exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,767 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 53,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,584 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 50,584 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,268 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,079 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 41,033 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,795 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,494 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 30,277 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,574 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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W49 DKJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W49 DKJ, 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 W49 DKJ registered?

W49 DKJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W49 DKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W49 DKJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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