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BU51 VBB

2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,495 mi
Last recorded121,495 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+55,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 VBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 121,495 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2015 117,777 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 12 Aug 2014 113,839 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 113,839 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 105,517 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 105,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 94,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 94,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,156 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 75,613 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 66,392 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 66,389 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,031 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 56,946 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 48,503 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 39,255 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 39,255 miles

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

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 VBB is a 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VBB, 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.

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BU51 VBB is a 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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