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W809 VGY

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,435 mi
Last recorded81,435 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW809 VGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 81,435 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Aug 2012 81,198 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,782 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

most led in centre stop light not illuminating

reduced braking surface on o/s/f disc inner face due to corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2011 72,782 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

most led in centre stop light not illuminating

o/s handbrake cable fouling against tyre

reduced braking surface on o/s/f disc inner face due to corrosion

fuel lines inadequatly clipped

Fail 4 May 2010 64,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 64,907 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,052 miles

battery insecure

centre and rear exhaust starting to rust

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

front brake hoses starting to perish

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

front inner wings starting to rust

metal brake pipes/ unions starting to rust

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside rear brake slight binding

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,751 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 32,711 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,120 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front 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)

nearside front inner wing damage

Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,206 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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W809 VGY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W809 VGY, 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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W809 VGY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W809 VGY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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