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W646 GBW

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

43,711 mi
Last recorded43,711 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW646 GBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2024 43,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 43,529 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 43,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 42,896 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play front (6.1.7 (b) (i))

slight corrossion on o/s n/s front inner wing behind wheels . but superficial

Pass 25 Oct 2016 42,830 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 40,993 miles

rear radius arms slight play in bushes

Fail 20 Nov 2015 40,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure axle ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear radius arms slight play in bushes

Pass 21 Nov 2014 40,185 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC FACES POOR

Fail 18 Nov 2014 40,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISC FACES POOR

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,174 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 40,173 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 40,133 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,739 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2011 39,282 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 39,277 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,801 miles

play in n/s/f lower arm inner front bush. corrosion on long rear pipe just before flexy. corrosion on n/s/f brake-flexy pipe coupling under n/s/f wheel arch.

slight perishing on both front flexy pipes. advise investigating motional noise o/s/f wheel.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 34,797 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe- flexy pipe coupling under n/s/f wheel arch. slight perishing on both front flexy brake pipes.advise investigating motional noise o/s/f wheel.

play in n/s/f lower arm inner front bush. corrosion on long rear brake pipe just before flexy pipe.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 34,737 miles

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

Offside Front 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 30 Jun 2005 31,208 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 31,208 miles

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

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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W646 GBW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W646 GBW, 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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W646 GBW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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