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W618 SMW

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,205 mi
Last recorded76,205 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW618 SMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 76,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 76,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 7,458 miles

n/s & o/s main chassis corroding

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 9 Jul 2014 7,458 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

n/s & o/s main chassis corroding

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 71,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,782 miles

slight binding o/s/r brake

very slight play in rear (front) prop shaft U/J

Fail 16 Jul 2012 67,780 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight binding o/s/r brake

very slight play in rear (front) prop shaft U/J

Pass 5 Jul 2011 64,468 miles

slight play in the rear prop shaft UJ's front and rear

Pass 19 Jul 2010 61,611 miles

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

nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 21 Oct 2008 61,594 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 52,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,827 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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W618 SMW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W618 SMW, 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 W618 SMW registered?

W618 SMW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W618 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W618 SMW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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