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W981 STA

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,774 mi
Last recorded62,774 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 STA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 62,774 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross, beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 62,771 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross, beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2014 56,741 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorat

Pass 12 Jan 2013 48,334 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 48,334 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 46,282 miles

7 pin trailer plug damage

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

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

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

corrosion underside of vehicle

exhaust deteriorated

nearside headlamp outer cover insecure

nearside rear seat belt stalk damaged

not all high level stop lamps work

Pass 4 Jan 2011 45,238 miles

Oil leak

both headlamp patterns poor

n/s/f and o/s/r seat belt stalk casings damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2011 45,238 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

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

both headlamp patterns poor

n/s/f and o/s/r seat belt stalk casings damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2009 39,661 miles

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

n/s and o/s seat belt stalk casings damage

not all high level brake lights work

Pass 12 Dec 2009 39,661 miles

n/s and o/s seat belt stalk casings damage

not all high level brake lights work

Fail 31 Dec 2008 33,946 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level low

brake pedal rubber slight wear

nearside front wiper rubber damage

nearside rear and both front tyres preishing

nearside rear and nearside front seat belt stalk casings damaged

not all high level brake lights work

Pass 31 Dec 2008 33,946 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

brake pedal rubber slight wear

nearside front wiper rubber damage

nearside rear and both front tyres preishing

nearside rear and nearside front seat belt stalk casings damaged

not all high level brake lights work

Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,389 miles

b oth front wiper rubbers damaged

not all LED brake lights work

Pass 28 Dec 2006 22,572 miles

not all L.E.D. brake lights working

Pass 5 Jan 2006 15,942 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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W981 STA is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W981 STA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W981 STA registered?

W981 STA is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W981 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W981 STA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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