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W849 SMW

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,411 mi
Last recorded86,411 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW849 SMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 86,411 miles

various rust under car,hole in o/s/f wing,fuel pipes rusty.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 86,410 miles

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.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 86,404 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 83,565 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 83,565 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 79,218 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 79,218 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,617 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2009 72,590 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 65,560 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 58,634 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 58,634 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 50,200 miles

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.

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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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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