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W699 XBA

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,179 mi
Last recorded94,179 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW699 XBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 94,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 92,883 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 92,034 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 92,034 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 88,021 miles

battery insecure

exhaust downpipe to silencer box flange badly corroded - not blowing but advise attention

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 15 Dec 2011 88,020 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery insecure

exhaust downpipe to silencer box flange badly corroded - not blowing but advise attention

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Jan 2010 84,794 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 84,793 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 81,788 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 81,784 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 69,103 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 69,015 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 56,049 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 56,020 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

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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W699 XBA is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W699 XBA, 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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W699 XBA is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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