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W837 UGU

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,129 mi
Last recorded75,129 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW837 UGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 75,129 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 75,120 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 74,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak from rear differential

Fail 23 Nov 2016 74,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak from rear differential

Pass 30 Jul 2015 71,577 miles

Both wiper blades split at ends

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

Nearside and offside front brake pads (ON LIMIT)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 71,577 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both wiper blades split at ends

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

Nearside and offside front brake pads (ON LIMIT)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 69,081 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 69,081 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,520 miles

Oil leak

alternator belt perished

both front and o/s/r tyre perished

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

power steering belt perished

Fail 1 Aug 2013 67,520 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

alternator belt perished

both front and o/s/r tyre perished

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

power steering belt perished

Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,342 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 63,756 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2011 63,756 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 58,757 miles

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

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

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

some corrosion off side front suspension turret

Fail 5 Jul 2010 58,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

some corrosion off side front suspension turret

Fail 13 Jul 2009 55,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 55,787 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 51,715 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 51,715 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 45,201 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 36,841 miles

21% imbalance on front brakes

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

high level brake light part working

oil leak

slight cracking on nearside rear tyre

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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W837 UGU is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W837 UGU, 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 W837 UGU registered?

W837 UGU is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W837 UGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W837 UGU shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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