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AY51 AYW

2001 Suzuki Vitara

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,187 mi
Last recorded59,187 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 AYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 59,187 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 58,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired central (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired central (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired front of axel (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside head lamp poor pattern

Pass 14 Aug 2017 52,215 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion front of inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor n\s and o\s caroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 52,215 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion front of inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor n\s and o\s caroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 51,521 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear axel a frame bushes have movment

Offside headlamp in poor condition

radiator has water leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,128 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,226 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 44,226 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)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,757 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,565 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,790 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,741 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,300 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,043 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,342 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 16,549 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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AY51 AYW is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AY51 AYW, 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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AY51 AYW is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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