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W815 BEC

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,036 mi
Last recorded106,036 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW815 BEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 106,036 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 106,034 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded OSF + Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR + OSR inner wheel archs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 104,510 miles

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Jan 2015 104,508 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2014 101,250 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 101,250 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 97,052 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

just pasted hand brake test low reading

Pass 9 Jan 2012 93,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 93,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pass 13 Jan 2011 89,598 miles

Battery insecure

battery tray excessively corroded

both front brake hoses perishing

both front chassis rails corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

corrosion on both rear floorpans

corrosion on offside front inner wheelarch

cut in tread on offside rear tyre

excessive corrosion on nearside front inner wheelarch above body mounting

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front floorpan corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2011 89,596 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

battery tray excessively corroded

both front brake hoses perishing

both front chassis rails corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

corrosion on both rear floorpans

corrosion on offside front inner wheelarch

cut in tread on offside rear tyre

excessive corrosion on nearside front inner wheelarch above body mounting

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front floorpan corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2010 84,097 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

both chassis rails corroded

corrosion on both front inner wings

cuts in tyre on offside rear

fuel filter corroded

rear seats and seatbelts not fully inspected due to seats up and items in rear

Fail 9 Jan 2010 84,071 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both chassis rails corroded

both front front brake discs worn

corrosion on both front inner wings

cuts in tyre on offside rear

fuel filter corroded

rear seats and seatbelts not fully inspected due to seats up and items in rear

Pass 14 Jan 2009 73,374 miles

battery insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2008 65,797 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 65,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 57,296 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,203 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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W815 BEC is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W815 BEC, 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 W815 BEC registered?

W815 BEC is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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