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HX51 EKN

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,570 mi
Last recorded144,570 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 EKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 144,570 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2020 144,407 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2019 144,154 miles

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2018 141,569 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 137,157 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2016 132,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipe nuts rusty.

rear exhaust poor condition.

some corrosion under side.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 126,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust poor condition.

Fail 21 Aug 2015 126,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust poor condition.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 120,588 miles

fuel pipes rusty.

off side rear light lens repaired.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 120,588 miles

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

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

fuel pipes rusty.

off side rear light lens repaired.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 115,656 miles

exhaust rusty.

near side front brake hose/pipe rusty.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 115,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rusty.

fuel pipes rusting.

near side front brake pipe / hose rusty.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 111,067 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades poor condition.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,379 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 66,222 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pipes rusty.

reverse light lens repaird with tape.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 66,222 miles

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

rear brake pipes rusty.

reverse light lens repaird with tape.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 59,800 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,800 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 55,113 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chip and condensation in off side headlamp.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 55,113 miles

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

chip and condensation in off side headlamp.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,566 miles

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

chip in off side headlamp glass.

Fail 3 Sep 2007 46,566 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 34,475 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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HX51 EKN is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel 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 HX51 EKN, 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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HX51 EKN is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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