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W889 UGX

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,644 mi
Last recorded89,644 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW889 UGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 89,644 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 89,619 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 83,464 miles

All repaired areas heavily under sealed

Emissions were erratic and will need attention

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside front and nearside rear tyre has abnormal wear

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear parking brake only just met efficiency. Braking system will need adjustment or repair

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Fail 23 Mar 2016 83,451 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Emissions were erratic and will need attention

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside front and nearside rear tyre has abnormal wear

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear parking brake only just met efficiency. Braking system will need adjustment or repair

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Fail 19 Aug 2015 83,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside front and rear tyre has abnormal wear

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 23 Aug 2014 64,770 miles

os front inner arch at front corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2014 64,770 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

os front inner arch at front corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,110 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,994 miles

both front lower arms corroded + both front wings corroded + both front brake pipes leading from brake hose corroding + n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2012 58,994 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

both front lower arms corroded + both front wings corroded + both front brake pipes leading from brake hose corroding + n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,514 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,206 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 49,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 45,987 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,138 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 35,603 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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W889 UGX is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W889 UGX, 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 W889 UGX registered?

W889 UGX is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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