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DX51 VRO

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,509 mi
Last recorded120,509 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 VRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2018 120,509 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous corroded end (1.1.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill coroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corodded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all round corrosion to chassis and other components

Pass 7 Sep 2017 116,908 miles

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

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

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

various areas of corrosion to chassis and components

Fail 6 Sep 2017 16,908 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

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

various areas of corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 14 Sep 2016 113,010 miles

Both outer sills corroded but not excessive.

Radiator bracket corroded but not structural.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 113,010 miles

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

Both outer sills corroded but not excessive.

Radiator bracket corroded but not structural.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 104,912 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 104,753 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill centre (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 84,802 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 87,581 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 87,581 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 79,635 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 79,635 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,111 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 71,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,263 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 62,263 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,858 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,389 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 48,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 41,875 miles

front brake pads unable to assess in full

Pass 18 Mar 2006 41,837 miles

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

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 VRO is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

DX51 VRO is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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