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DX51 MVN

2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

58,309 mi
Last recorded58,309 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+55,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 MVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 58,309 miles

Both side front top mount slighty worn but not in excessive movement

Both side rear inner sills corroded

Both side rear trailing arm forward bushes deteriorated

Corrosion underside vehicle

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 May 2025 58,309 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp from brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp from position light (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both side front top mount slighty worn but not in excessive movement

Both side rear inner sills corroded

Both side rear trailing arm forward bushes deteriorated

Corrosion underside vehicle

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 58,309 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (both side) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint slighty play

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 24 Jan 2024 58,309 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre dated 2001 very old has been spare ?

Rear both inner sills rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2023 58,309 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 58,273 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front inner track rod ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside front indicator slightly discolored

Pass 26 Jan 2021 58,810 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill has filler repair. magnet tested ok

Fail 26 Jan 2021 57,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill has filler repair. magnet tested ok

Pass 10 Jan 2020 55,055 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective n/s and o/s (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 51,596 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre through to sidewall

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 49,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre through to sidewall

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2.3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

no head restraints fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 43,915 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2.3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

no head restraints fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,585 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear nail in side wall of tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2016 37,582 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear nail in side wall of tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,813 miles

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

both front brake discs are corroded (inner edge)

offside front tyre close to legal limit (outer edge)

slight play in nearside front steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,397 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 28,397 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,803 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 19,450 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 16,831 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,782 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 14,782 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,158 miles

hand brake travel

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,573 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 10,909 miles

hnad brake securing bands rotting n/s f inner tyre scrubed slight play in n/s rack rear tyres perishing still ok

Fail 25 Aug 2005 9,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play in o/s rack

Pass 25 Aug 2005 9,263 miles

slight play in o/s rack

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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DX51 MVN is a 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DX51 MVN, 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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What year was DX51 MVN registered?

DX51 MVN is a 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for DX51 MVN shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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