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W685 PEU

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,722 mi
Last recorded78,722 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 PEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 78,722 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracking badly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake only just good enough for pass

Pass 31 Oct 2024 75,386 miles

parking brake performance only just good enough for MOT pass

Fail 23 Oct 2024 75,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 75,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 74,893 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 74,335 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sill covers fitted preventing inspection of outer sills.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 74,281 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,450 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 66,450 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,326 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,869 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 41,821 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 33,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 22,265 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 12,021 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 11,460 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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W685 PEU is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W685 PEU, 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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W685 PEU is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W685 PEU safe to buy?

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