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W542 PVM

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,315 mi
Last recorded97,315 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 PVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2015 97,315 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 97,315 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 93,994 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 90,038 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 86,157 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 86,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 83,052 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 83,052 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fluid observed on nearside rear brake

Pass 15 Oct 2009 80,076 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 77,838 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 75,175 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 71,299 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 57,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front pads worn to approx 5mm

rear axle top stabiliser movement in front pins and bushes

wiper blades torn

Pass 18 May 2006 57,908 miles

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

front pads worn to approx 5mm

rear axle top stabiliser movement in front pins and bushes

wiper blades torn

Pass 20 May 2005 42,374 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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W542 PVM is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W542 PVM, 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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W542 PVM is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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