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AO51 CJJ

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

147,929 mi
Last recorded147,929 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 CJJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 147,929 miles

As per failure

Fail 28 Nov 2013 147,929 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

1/ near side front tyre wearing low on outer edge 2/ off side rear tyre wearing low on outer edge 3/ nerar side and off side inner sill backing starting to corrode

slight damage to front windscreen

Fail 27 Nov 2013 147,913 miles

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

FRONT CHASSIS CROSSMEMBER CORRODED.

FRONT OUTER C/V GAITERS DETERIORATED.

FRONT PADS WEARING THIN.

FUEL FILTER CORRODED.

SUMP PAN CORRODED.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 140,813 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 140,717 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 131,334 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 131,334 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 123,482 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 123,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 110,507 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 87,584 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 73,608 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 73,608 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 60,578 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 60,578 miles

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

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

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 CJJ is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AO51 CJJ, 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 CJJ is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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