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W56 XGS

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,477 mi
Last recorded92,477 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 XGS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2021 92,477 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box holed/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 89,951 miles

Battery tray corroded but secure

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

Rear Axle leaking oil from front seal

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 85,582 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 81,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear diff leaking oil

all exhaust heat shields are corroded and loose

Pass 24 Apr 2017 77,083 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 77,083 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 72,329 miles

Oil leak .

Pass 30 Apr 2015 67,058 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 67,058 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 62,035 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 62,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,446 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 55,434 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

top leval brake light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,966 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,423 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 43,411 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 40,341 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Mar 2009 36,141 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 36,141 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,694 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 32,694 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 28,889 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,073 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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W56 XGS is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W56 XGS, 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 W56 XGS registered?

W56 XGS is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W56 XGS safe to buy?

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