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W908 COV

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,923 mi
Last recorded106,923 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW908 COV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 106,923 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

slight corrosion through out under side of vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2017 98,132 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leaking.

Pass 26 Nov 2016 89,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 82,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 May 2015 82,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 72,150 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres perished.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 72,128 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside & nearside rear tyres perished.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 67,189 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 67,185 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,461 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,749 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

center stop light slghtly impeard

o/s/r fog damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,344 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 33,089 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,215 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 30,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 25,892 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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W908 COV is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W908 COV, 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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W908 COV is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 August 2000.

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