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AO51 JXJ

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,242 mi
Last recorded68,242 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 JXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 68,242 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

car under side corroded

Fail 1 May 2026 68,203 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

car under side corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 67,559 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 67,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 65,270 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 65,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 63,797 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 62,642 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 61,955 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 59,998 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 59,998 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 58,103 miles

EM light on

Pass 18 May 2017 55,980 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 55,980 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 54,165 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 52,139 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 49,599 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 47,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 47,148 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 44,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 44,637 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 42,741 miles

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

nearside front brake sticky

Pass 1 Dec 2010 39,522 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,401 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,398 miles

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

chip in screen

Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,987 miles

cam belt over do 6 year,s or 56000 miles

car wons wax oiling undr side

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 12 Dec 2006 20,397 miles

front number plate becoming detereoated

Pass 20 Dec 2005 16,806 miles

front number plate in poor condition

offside rear tyre wearing on outter edge

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 JXJ is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 JXJ registered?

AO51 JXJ is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is AO51 JXJ safe to buy?

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