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X479 BYD

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,461 mi
Last recorded82,461 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX479 BYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 82,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 78,783 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 75,776 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 73,968 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 73,968 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2010 71,704 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 71,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 63,050 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,284 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 25,101 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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X479 BYD is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X479 BYD, 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 X479 BYD registered?

X479 BYD is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X479 BYD safe to buy?

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