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FX51 KGV

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,178 mi
Last recorded142,178 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 KGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2021 142,178 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Have inspected thoroughly , body is mounted to chassis securely (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Have inspected thoroughly, body is mounted to chassis securely (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2020 141,756 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded....not testable item as chassis is the strhctue

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear sill corroded .....not testable as chassis is the structure

Fail 18 Oct 2020 141,756 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded....not testable item as chassis is the strhctue

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear sill corroded .....not testable as chassis is the structure

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Central Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 137,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 137,205 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 130,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule slieghtly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

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

rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2018 130,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 125,455 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 125,384 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both inner sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both outer sill behind side skirts (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Showing signs of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front ball joint creaking

Pass 9 Sep 2016 119,302 miles

Body has slight corrosion around body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 117,347 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 107,940 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 107,940 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 104,914 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 101,590 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 94,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 94,919 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 86,022 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009
Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,162 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 67,162 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 55,709 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,338 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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FX51 KGV is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FX51 KGV, 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 FX51 KGV registered?

FX51 KGV is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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