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X539 YGW

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,489 mi
Last recorded126,489 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX539 YGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2018 126,489 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front of inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wing to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front of inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill, hole in floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wing to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 122,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack on tread

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack on tread

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack on tread

Fail 31 Aug 2017 122,470 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack on tread

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack on tread

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack on tread

Pass 2 Sep 2016 118,803 miles

Dip beam to Main beam slow to switching intermittently.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 115,105 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 115,105 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 111,548 miles

Near side front tyre cracking in tread area

Near side rear tyre cracking in tread area

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

Off side rear tyre cracking in tread area

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 111,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Near side front tyre cracking in tread area

Near side rear tyre cracking in tread area

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

Off side rear tyre cracking in tread area

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 108,403 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 108,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 104,881 miles

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

Oil leak

batery tray coroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 104,740 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

batery tray coroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 100,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 3 Nov 2011 100,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Dec 2010 96,512 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 96,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 88,202 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 76,713 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 76,713 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 65,600 miles

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 9 Dec 2006 55,605 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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X539 YGW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X539 YGW, 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 X539 YGW registered?

X539 YGW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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