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DK51 FKT

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,594 mi
Last recorded116,594 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 FKT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 116,594 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 64,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 107,994 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 107,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 98,475 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 91,400 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 78,312 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 72,159 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 65,109 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 65,106 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear . offside rear . offside front tyres all perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low

suspect diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2006 45,993 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 45,595 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

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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DK51 FKT is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DK51 FKT, 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 DK51 FKT registered?

DK51 FKT is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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