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AY51 DZA

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,482 mi
Last recorded99,482 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 DZA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 99,482 miles

0/s/rear tyre worn cracked between tread

front screen damaged

n/s/rear tyre cracked between tread

Fail 28 Aug 2014 92,598 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 92,598 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 87,237 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 87,230 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 81,409 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 81,404 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 75,493 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,283 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 69,237 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Mar 2009 63,127 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 57,148 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 51,303 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 43,401 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 DZA is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DZA, 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 AY51 DZA registered?

AY51 DZA is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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