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AD51 KWU

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,805 mi
Last recorded74,805 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 KWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 74,805 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered with fiberglass (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 74,752 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 70,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear fuel pipes corroded

surface corrosion to undersid of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 23 Oct 2020 70,176 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner sill under vehicle excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering close to minimum mark slight seepage (2.1.5 (b) (i))

rear fuel pipes corroded

surface corrosion to undersid of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 2 Apr 2019 69,693 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear tyre perished

rear fuel pipes corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,671 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded.

surface corrosion to under side off vehicle.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 68,658 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

rear fuel pipes corroded.

surface corrosion to under side off vehicle.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,423 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 67,409 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm - perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 66,296 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 66,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner floor to sill setion (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 64,000 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 10 Dec 2013 61,358 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near-side front brake binding slightly.

Fail 5 Dec 2013 61,336 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near-side front brake binding slightly.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,722 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 58,685 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,468 miles

surface corrosion to n/s outer sill

Pass 13 Dec 2010 52,208 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 48,665 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 48,595 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 43,820 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 37,967 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 37,861 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 32,908 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 32,907 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 27,115 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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AD51 KWU is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 71,636 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 AD51 KWU, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD51 KWU registered?

AD51 KWU is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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