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W943 YTU

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,997 mi
Last recorded90,997 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW943 YTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 90,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 90,862 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported at front of catalyst and to rear of catalyst (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings prescribed area (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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Nearside Rear no damping effect

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

Offside Rear suspension has little or no damping effect

Pass 5 May 2017 84,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 84,162 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top turret area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 76,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2016 76,140 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 67,074 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all four inner wings corroded

rear shockers corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2015 67,028 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all four inner wings corroded

rear shockers corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 65,609 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,743 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 64,739 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 62,465 miles

Hi level brake light not working

Fail 1 May 2012 62,463 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Hi level brake light not working

dashboard lights iluminate when foot brake applied

Fail 8 Apr 2011 59,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,930 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,935 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 42,851 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,851 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,677 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,545 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 19,798 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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W943 YTU is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W943 YTU, 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 W943 YTU registered?

W943 YTU is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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