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CU51 FPG

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,018 mi
Last recorded61,018 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 FPG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 61,018 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

vehicle built for off road use ie: roll cage / oversized wheels and tyres with wheel spacers/ heavy duty axles fitted with air locking diffs

Fail 1 Apr 2011 61,018 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 61,017 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

vehicle has been built for off road use ie: oversized tyres / roll cage / heavy duty axles etc

Pass 30 Apr 2007 54,610 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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CU51 FPG is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CU51 FPG, 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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What year was CU51 FPG registered?

CU51 FPG is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is CU51 FPG safe to buy?

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