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AW51 DVU

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,822 mi
Last recorded78,822 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW51 DVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 78,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

foot and hand brake lever travel

Fail 18 Oct 2023 78,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

foot and hand brake lever travel

Pass 20 Oct 2022 73,942 miles

Nearside bonnet hinge brokern

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

slight foot pedal travel

slight travel on handbrake lever

Fail 7 Oct 2022 73,942 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipes all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside bonnet hinge brokern

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

slight travel on handbrake lever

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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AW51 DVU is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AW51 DVU, 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 AW51 DVU registered?

AW51 DVU is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is AW51 DVU safe to buy?

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