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GX51 OBS

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 OBS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2020

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all tyres perished

rear shocks rusted

Pass 23 Aug 2019 101,039 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 seatbelts not used/unbolted/seat removed

rear suspension components corroded but not deemed excessive

wheel spacers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 97,562 miles

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 Bad oil leak from engine ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 97,562 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak Bad oil leak from engine ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 92,250 miles

Coolant leak ()

E M L on

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 92,244 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak ()

E M L on

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 82,223 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 82,217 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,242 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014
Pass 9 Jan 2013 70,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake grabs

Rear brake noisy on application

both front outer c/v boots deterirating

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 9 Jan 2013 70,846 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake grabs

Rear brake noisy on application

both front outer c/v boots deterirating

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 17 Jan 2012 69,145 miles

corrosion starting to o/s outer sill at rear

corrosion starting to various metal brake pipes

front springs corroding

n/s/r tyre getting low inner edge

slight play to o/s rack end

Pass 19 Jan 2011 67,146 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2010 63,007 miles

Both number plate lights slightly affected by another lamp

Corrosion starting to offside outer sill

Nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat

Rear exhaust corroding

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2010 63,007 miles

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

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

Both number plate lights slightly affected by another lamp

Corrosion starting to offside outer sill

Nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat

Rear exhaust corroding

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2009 59,375 miles

Fuel cap is temporary type

O/S/F tyre low

front brake discs poor condition inner surface

rear exhaust corroding

screw in O/S/R tyre

Fail 19 Jan 2009 59,375 miles

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

Fuel cap is temporary type

O/S/F tyre low

front brake discs poor condition inner surface

rear exhaust corroding

screw in O/S/R tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2008 50,990 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 50,990 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,116 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 40,116 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 30,420 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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GX51 OBS 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 60.9%.

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 OBS, 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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GX51 OBS is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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