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W716 DKE

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,655 mi
Last recorded92,655 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW716 DKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2017 92,655 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases all the exhaust has major leak front pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to excess blow from whole exhaust system it would fail on all items (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

hand brake just met requirements 16%

n/s/r brake binding badly

Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,768 miles

rear exhaust bracket broke

Fail 5 Sep 2016 80,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 29 Aug 2015 74,653 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 74,653 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,929 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 66,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,026 miles

Fornt bumper has damage to n/s corner

N/S wiper is starting to split

Rear hi level stop lght not working

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2013 63,762 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fornt bumper has damage to n/s corner

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

N/S wiper is starting to split

Rear hi level stop lght not working

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,201 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

upper stop light, a few led bulbs not working

Fail 12 Sep 2012 59,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

upper stop light, a few led bulbs not working

Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,754 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,121 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 46,121 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,786 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 36,263 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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W716 DKE is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W716 DKE, 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 W716 DKE registered?

W716 DKE is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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