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W566 VNY

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

57,079 mi
Last recorded57,079 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 VNY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,079 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 57,078 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,917 miles

Battery is partially insecure and body underneath is heavily corroded

Body and chassis is generally corroded

Body corroded around area of offside front top mount

Chassis centre rear support cross bar is heavily corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Fuel cap rubber is partially deteriated

Fuel filter is corroded

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 53,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Battery is partially insecure and body underneath is heavily corroded

Body and chassis is generally corroded

Body corroded around area of offside front top mount

Chassis centre rear support cross bar is heavily corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Fuel cap rubber is partially deteriated

Fuel filter is corroded

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,369 miles

Offside front tyre has sidewall age cracks

Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,350 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking on outside shoulder.but not showing cords.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 45,350 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

all 4 tyres cracking on outside shoulder.but not showing cords.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 43,069 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside and nearside front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 29 Feb 2012 43,069 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,949 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 38,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 34,070 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear foglamp surround broken

Fail 20 Feb 2010 34,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear foglamp surround broken

Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,484 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 29,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 23,641 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 23,641 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,707 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 15,958 miles

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

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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W566 VNY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W566 VNY, 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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W566 VNY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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