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AY51 DYV

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,511 mi
Last recorded111,511 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 DYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2017 111,511 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Auxiliary belts in poor condition

Bonnet corroded

Both front wings corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush + offside (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Various oil leaks

Pass 30 Mar 2016 109,410 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint front propshaft (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + offside (2.4.G.2)

auxiliary belt(s) deteriorated

clutch pedal has excessive movement

exhaust system corroded

front brake backing plates corroded and insecure

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 109,410 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated + offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint + offside (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement + offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush + offside (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened + offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint front propshaft (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + offside (2.4.G.2)

auxiliary belt(s) deteriorated

clutch pedal has excessive movement

exhaust system corroded

front brake backing plates corroded and insecure

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 108,520 miles

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

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

STEEL BRAKE PIPES COVERED WITH GREAS BY PRESENTER

Fail 17 Mar 2015 108,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

STEEL BRAKE PIPES COVERED WITH GREAS BY PRESENTER

Pass 15 Oct 2013 94,859 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,550 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 85,540 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,186 miles

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

Parking brake close to % requirements.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 76,186 miles

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

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

Parking brake close to % requirements.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 700,003 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 61,457 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 61,457 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 56,427 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 30 Jul 2008 56,427 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2006 51,385 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 51,385 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 32,808 miles

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

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 DYV is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AY51 DYV, 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 DYV is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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