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W503 MKU

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

101,776 mi
Last recorded101,776 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 MKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2022 101,776 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,859 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 97,851 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,609 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 95,369 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

whole vehicle underside waxoyled

Fail 15 Oct 2019 95,352 miles

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

all underside repairs waxoyled

Fail 15 May 2018 95,344 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 split (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 87,919 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Front tyres starting to perish on outer sidewals

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrsion nearside wing

Pass 18 May 2016 81,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 May 2016 81,174 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 75,321 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front suspension components corroded

Wipers do not automatically park

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 75,321 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front suspension components corroded

Wipers do not automatically park

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,806 miles

brake backing plates corrodeing

Fail 11 Sep 2012 72,806 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

brake backing plates corrodeing

Pass 4 Oct 2011 65,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

chip on windscreen

fuel filter and hose ferrals corrodeing heavily

n/s/f brake backing plates corrodeing

rear brake backing plates corrodeing

Fail 3 Oct 2011 65,152 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

chip on windscreen

fuel filter and hose ferrals corrodeing heavily

n/s/f brake backing plates corrodeing

rear brake backing plates corrodeing

Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,352 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 57,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,217 miles

fuel pipes ferrals corrodeing

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

o/s/r brake backing plate corroded

water leak on radiator

Fail 24 Sep 2009 50,217 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

fuel pipes ferrals corrodeing

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

o/s/r brake backing plate corroded

water leak on radiator

Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,225 miles

o/s/r backing plate corrodeing heavily

tail part of exhaust missing

Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,173 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 25,477 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 25,477 miles

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

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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W503 MKU is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 W503 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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W503 MKU is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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