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W559 PHY

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,480 mi
Last recorded124,480 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 PHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 124,480 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 124,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 123,402 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 119,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 119,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 115,642 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Around body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated Slight movement (5.2.3)

Nearside lower balljoint fitted on top of suspention arm should be bottom but still secure

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Around body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated Slightly loose (5.2.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 115,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Around body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated Slight movement (5.2.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Around body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated Slightly loose (5.2.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 115,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wing holed no sharp edges

Fail 18 Aug 2017 115,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 109,645 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels ()

Fail 29 Aug 2016 109,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle On full lock to lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle On full lock to lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Valve to flexi (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 109,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer and tailpipe broken off (7.1.2)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 102,392 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 94,214 miles

oil leak from rear of engine

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 May 2013 85,548 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 80,082 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 79,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 73,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 67,583 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,660 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,034 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 41,752 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 41,614 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 327,728 miles

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

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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W559 PHY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W559 PHY, 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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W559 PHY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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