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BL51 XOO

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,840 mi
Last recorded115,840 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 XOO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 115,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 115,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 114,567 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 113,100 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 111,008 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 109,684 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all exposed (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all exposed metal (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake steering suspension and chassis components are showing some rust and deterioration

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

front chassis cross member showing some rust and deterioration

front wheels inner showing some rust and deterioration

Fail 24 Aug 2016 109,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail section missing (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all exposed (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all exposed metal (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake steering suspension and chassis components are showing some rust and deterioration

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

front chassis cross member showing some rust and deterioration

front wheels inner showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 3 Aug 2015 105,191 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 102,790 miles

both side inner sills are corroded and soft

condensation in nerarside head lamp

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

suspect very slight weep from power sterring pipe

Pass 17 Sep 2013 100,463 miles

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

all coil springs are corroded

corrosion to chassis in places

nearside rear tyre is worn low

Fail 12 Sep 2013 100,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all coil springs are corroded

corrosion to chassis in places

nearside rear tyre is worn low

Pass 20 Sep 2012 96,812 miles

all brake pipes are corroded

both front and nearside rear tyres are very low

Fail 20 Sep 2012 96,812 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake pipes are corroded

both front and nearside rear tyres are very low

Pass 25 Aug 2011 92,412 miles

all coil springs corroded

both front and nearside rear tyres are worn low

fuel filter corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 87,483 miles

all tyres are worn

Fail 27 Aug 2009 77,490 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 77,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 70,839 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 62,928 miles

battery in poor condition

offside front flxible brake hose mounting corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2006 57,752 miles

both front brakes are binding slightly

o/s front brake hose top mounting is corroded

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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BL51 XOO is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BL51 XOO, 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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BL51 XOO is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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