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HX51 NHT

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,912 mi
Last recorded68,912 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 NHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 68,912 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 67,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced All on Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 67,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced All on Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 66,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint corroded and slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear axle and arms showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 64,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 61,796 miles

Exhaust noisy Heat shield loose (repaired) (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bolt loose (repaired) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flange deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 59,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flange corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 59,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flange corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,329 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flange corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Management light illuminated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top covers, both sides (5.3.2 (b))

detachable tow bar removed prior to test

Pass 23 Nov 2017 53,303 miles

Engine management light showing

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Slight leak on pressure pipe joint to pump (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 53,303 miles

Engine management light showing

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Slight leak on pressure pipe joint to pump (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 50,556 miles

ECU light showing

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 46,369 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 46,115 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 45,622 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 45,622 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 44,583 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 43,461 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 42,807 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 40,634 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 39,048 miles

Both rear tyres very slightly perished.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 36,829 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 32,040 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

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 NHT is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HX51 NHT, 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 NHT is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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