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EA51 BYG

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,748 mi
Last recorded119,748 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 BYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 119,748 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 104,786 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded around front catalyst joint

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 104,786 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded around front catalyst joint

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 63,049 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 63,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 75,219 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 75,219 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 67,729 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 60,992 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 9 Jul 2007 51,847 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,026 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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EA51 BYG is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA51 BYG, 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 EA51 BYG registered?

EA51 BYG is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is EA51 BYG safe to buy?

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