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W554 AEG

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,355 mi
Last recorded66,355 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW554 AEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2018 66,355 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam interaction with headlamp bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both deteriated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and srew in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 64,540 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 10 Jun 2017 64,527 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake performance poor, only just met requirements

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 31 May 2017 64,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 May 2017 64,405 miles

Brake performance not tested Hand brake lever so lose it may come lose (3.7.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear seats locked up, unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 2 Jun 2016 56,591 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 May 2016 56,591 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 54,803 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 54,692 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 52,783 miles

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

exhaust tatty

Pass 13 May 2013 50,797 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 50,797 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 48,407 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 48,398 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 46,516 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 42,890 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 40,422 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 36,174 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 31,937 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 28,117 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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W554 AEG is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W554 AEG, 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 W554 AEG registered?

W554 AEG is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is W554 AEG safe to buy?

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