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BU51 DXV

2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,792 mi
Last recorded99,792 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+55,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 DXV
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 99,792 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 99,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 97,503 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 97,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,232 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2013 96,232 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 88,641 miles

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

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

Rear both sides tyres size = 165/60/R14 x2 Front both sides tyres size = 165/65/R14 x2 suggest to swap both sides from front to rear

Fail 27 Nov 2012 88,333 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear both sides tyres size = 165/60/R14 x2 Front both sides tyres size = 165/65/R14 x2 suggest to swap both sides from front to rear

Pass 14 Dec 2011 85,228 miles

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

slight damage number plate

Fail 13 Dec 2011 85,227 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight damage number plate

Pass 5 Feb 2011 84,831 miles

Front registration plate cracked and insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2011 84,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate cracked and insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2010 74,312 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 60,282 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 60,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 44,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 35,782 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon-r+?

Based on 607,585 MOT tests across 35,379 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
3,813
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
35,379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,567
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,874
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,380
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 13,341
Registration plate lamp not working 11,050
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BU51 DXV is a 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 55,495 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 Wagon-r+ fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,567 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 DXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon-r+ typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Wagon-r+ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 DXV registered?

BU51 DXV is a 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is BU51 DXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 DXV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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