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F18 CAW

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,180 mi
Last recorded68,180 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 CAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 68,180 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,282 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 64,275 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 61,668 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 61,314 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 61,307 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 54,045 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 44,706 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 44,702 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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F18 CAW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F18 CAW, 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 F18 CAW registered?

F18 CAW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is F18 CAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 CAW shows 9 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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