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GX51 MKG

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,997 mi
Last recorded102,997 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 MKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 102,997 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front coil springs corroded

n/s/f inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

n/s/r shockabsorber casing corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,282 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 97,040 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s rear chassis by suspension and fuel tank (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,455 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,926 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 79,481 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 79,495 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 73,438 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exstensive surface corrosion on front/rear suspension components.

slight imbalance on front service brake.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 63,152 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

battery conection loose on positive terminal

both rear tyres and offside front tyres perrishing

offside rear tyre @ aprox 2.5mm

surface corrosion on all suspension and steering components

Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,787 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low 3mm

o/s/r tyre getting low 3.3mm

Fail 9 Apr 2010 58,773 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre getting low 3mm

o/s/r tyre getting low 3.3mm

Pass 5 May 2009 54,532 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 54,532 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 49,667 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 45,376 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 38,864 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 15 May 2006 38,864 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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GX51 MKG is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GX51 MKG, 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 GX51 MKG registered?

GX51 MKG is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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