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BU51 VAO

2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,265 mi
Last recorded102,265 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+55,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 102,265 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 102,265 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 95,910 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 88,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front tyre Bald on inner edge

Rear Coil springs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2016 80,238 miles

Both rear tyres perished and misshaped

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Sep 2015 72,739 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nut corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,599 miles

EML on

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Sep 2014 67,599 miles

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

EML on

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,772 miles

EML on

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,966 miles

EML on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,668 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 55,668 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,044 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 51,044 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EML on

Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,738 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 46,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,329 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,678 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,199 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 VAO is a 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 55,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

BU51 VAO is a 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is BU51 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 VAO shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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