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W543 ACW

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,858 mi
Last recorded60,858 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 ACW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 60,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2012 58,087 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 5,330 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 5,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 4,932 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 46,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise o/s/f brake flexi beginning to perish.

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Fail 17 Feb 2009 46,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise o/s/f brake flexi beginning to perish.

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,512 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,941 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,858 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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W543 ACW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W543 ACW, 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 W543 ACW registered?

W543 ACW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W543 ACW safe to buy?

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