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AO51 CAU

2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,069 mi
Last recorded80,069 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+55,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 CAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2014 80,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 74,848 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,911 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 3 Feb 2011 68,321 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 68,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 62,443 miles

advise front number plate damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2010 62,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

advise front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,024 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 58,023 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 54,292 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 54,292 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 48,368 miles

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

Pass 17 Feb 2006 40,753 miles

Surface corrosion on some brakes corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2006 40,753 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Surface corrosion on some brakes corroded

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon-r+?

Based on 607,585 MOT tests across 35,379 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
3,813
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
35,379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,567
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,874
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,380
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 13,341
Registration plate lamp not working 11,050
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AO51 CAU is a 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 55,495 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 Wagon-r+ fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,567 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 CAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon-r+ typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Wagon-r+ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO51 CAU registered?

AO51 CAU is a 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is AO51 CAU safe to buy?

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