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CK51 JXG

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Multi-colour Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,916 mi
Last recorded105,916 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 JXG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 105,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion. underside

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Dec 2024 103,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Underside covered in underseal

Fail 9 Dec 2024 103,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 17 May 2023 100,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 16 May 2023 100,613 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Mar 2022 98,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion underside

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Mar 2022 98,757 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion underside

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Dec 2020 97,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 93,583 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 89,533 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main & rear both N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cross member (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaired (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis frame front & rear & inner sills both N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

coil spring corroded all front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine man/light on

Fail 23 Apr 2018 89,533 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main & rear both N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cross member (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaired (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis frame front & rear & inner sills both N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

coil spring corroded all front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine man/light on

Pass 24 Apr 2017 86,148 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front binding slightly

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis frame & inner sills both N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

coil spring corroded all four front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 86,148 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis frame & inner sills both N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

coil spring corroded all four front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 82,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both N/S & O/S (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis & front cross member (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded front & rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

engine man/light on

front wheels slightly binding

Pass 9 Mar 2015 77,460 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both N/S/F & O/S/F binding slightly

both front tyres slightly perished N/S & O/S

rear outer door handle slightly insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OIL LEVEL ABOVE MAX

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 74,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OIL LEVEL ABOVE MAX

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,924 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking in tread

rear tailgate handle damaged but still able to open

Pass 17 May 2011 65,200 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 65,199 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 60,130 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight imbalance to front brakes

Fail 12 Mar 2010 60,130 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,616 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,473 miles

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

long travel on handbrake lever but reserve is available and efficiency is ok

Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,393 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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CK51 JXG is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Multi-colour with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CK51 JXG, 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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CK51 JXG is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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