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DX51 MRY

2001 Suzuki Vitara

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,859 mi
Last recorded69,859 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 MRY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 69,859 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

underside corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2017 69,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front torque arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Body has slight corrosion n/o side rear boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

underside corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2016 68,184 miles

Corrosion on wheel arches

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 68,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Corrosion on wheel arches

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,659 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 67,659 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2014 64,044 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,995 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 59,995 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,542 miles

sills covered

Fail 30 Aug 2011 51,542 miles

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

sills covered

Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,577 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes covered with greace

Fail 26 Aug 2009 41,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,432 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,045 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,809 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,893 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 20,796 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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DX51 MRY is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DX51 MRY, 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 DX51 MRY registered?

DX51 MRY is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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