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W869 VCA

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,404 mi
Last recorded63,404 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW869 VCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 63,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 63,404 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,040 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 61,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 58,302 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 50,755 miles

exhaust tail pipe rusty and centre box cover split

Pass 12 Jan 2011 42,515 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 42,511 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,412 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 39,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 36,945 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s/rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,075 miles

offside front tyre eges worn

offside rear light lense tempory lense fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,354 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,755 miles

front number plate cracked still secure

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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W869 VCA is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W869 VCA, 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 W869 VCA registered?

W869 VCA is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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