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X547 BWP

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,135 mi
Last recorded88,135 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX547 BWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 88,135 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 88,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 79,233 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2013 79,232 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 71,625 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2012 71,625 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 64,939 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 64,938 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,977 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 59,977 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,147 miles

both rear tyres perishing on outer walls

Fail 18 Apr 2009 53,147 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,132 miles

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

middle brake light not working

Fail 13 Apr 2007 38,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,180 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 30,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 30,908 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 29,761 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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X547 BWP is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X547 BWP, 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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X547 BWP is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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