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HG52 AEB

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,064 mi
Last recorded122,064 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 AEB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 122,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 113,494 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 105,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2024 105,067 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 56,848 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 56,848 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel a lot of effort applied for long time to get reading (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear brakes slow to come on and lot of effort applied to get a reading (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 155,000 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 150,205 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 146,109 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 146,109 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 136,030 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 136,028 miles

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 118,890 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 104,665 miles

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 30 Oct 2012 99,053 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 29 Sep 2011 93,115 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 91,338 miles

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

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

engine oil requies top up

rear brakes require attention

Fail 29 Sep 2010 91,338 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

engine oil requies top up

rear brakes require attention

Pass 14 Sep 2009 88,399 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,152 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 85,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2007 48,289 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,421 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,602 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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HG52 AEB is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG52 AEB, 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 HG52 AEB registered?

HG52 AEB is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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