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AO51 CEV

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,915 mi
Last recorded121,915 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 CEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 121,915 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 121,899 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 120,915 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 117,185 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 113,394 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 108,996 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 103,585 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 90,546 miles

various steel brake pipes rusting

windscreen cracked o/s lower corner(not in drivers view of the road)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,010 miles

front exhaust system (cat) deteriorated at front flange

Fail 22 Feb 2013 78,863 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 67,651 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Upper stop lamp not operational.

Fail 20 Feb 2012 67,651 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Upper stop lamp not operational.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,555 miles

tow ball removed

Fail 7 Feb 2011 56,554 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,984 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,781 miles

advise all 4 tyres sidewalls perrished & spliting & n/s rear side wall caught

Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,778 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,248 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,277 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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AO51 CEV is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO51 CEV, 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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AO51 CEV is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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