MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,411 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
various rust under car,hole in o/s/f wing,fuel pipes rusty.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
various rust under car,hole in o/s/f wing,fuel pipes rusty.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
PAS pipes corroded
battery loose
front brake backing plates corroded
front brake discs worn/corroded
play in o/s/f suspension top mounting
rear roof corroded
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
battery insecure and battery tray corroded
brake disc getting worn and corroded
nails in both rear tyres
rear tyres aprox 3mm tread
steering/suspension and brake components all corroded
vehicle chassis corroded
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
battery insecure and battery tray corroded
brake disc getting worn and corroded
nails in both rear tyres
nearside front tyre on 2.5mm tread on inner edge
rear tyres aprox 3mm tread
spare tyre bald on edge
steering/suspension and brake components all corroded
vehicle chassis corroded
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge
spare tyre missing
steering/suspension/brake components getting very corroded
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge
spare tyre missing
steering/suspension/brake components getting very corroded
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W849 SMW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 W849 SMW, 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 W849 SMW registered?
W849 SMW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 August 2000.
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