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W574 YCY

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,576 mi
Last recorded89,576 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW574 YCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 89,576 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier cover over battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mid mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under side covered by underseal

Pass 2 Dec 2022 88,475 miles

engine management light on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all underside covered in underseal

front and rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis under sealed

Fail 13 Jan 2021 87,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose bolts hitting bracket (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis under sealed

Pass 1 Jul 2019 86,311 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted, un able to carry out full inspection of prescribed area corrosion

underside dirty

Fail 26 Jun 2019 86,309 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted, un able to carry out full inspection of prescribed area corrosion

underside dirty

Pass 29 Jun 2018 85,219 miles

Chassis corroded

Front tyres perished in tread

Rear Tyres cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2018 85,215 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spring/body mount marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spring/body mount marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Chassis corroded

Front tyres perished in tread

Rear Tyres cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2017 85,143 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 85,143 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working bulb in wrong (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 75,930 miles

rear brake pipe nut corroded to brake hose

Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,493 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 67,450 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

rear brake pipe nut corroded

rear fuel pipes over petrol tank corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 61,538 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,973 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 55,923 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 49,628 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 49,585 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,767 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,480 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 36,469 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 31,459 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 31,458 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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W574 YCY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W574 YCY, 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 W574 YCY registered?

W574 YCY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 August 2000.

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