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HX51 NHZ

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,251 mi
Last recorded118,251 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 NHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 118,251 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 116,156 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 113,804 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 113,803 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 111,336 miles

front brake inbalance and noise from nearside brake

oil leak transfer box and offside front diff oil seals

Pass 7 Oct 2016 105,327 miles

advanced corrosion exhaust system

Fail 5 Oct 2016 105,327 miles

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

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

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

advanced corrosion exhaust system

Pass 5 Oct 2015 101,468 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 99,020 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 93,203 miles

both front outer cv boots are slightly deteriorated

both front tyres worn on outer edges and are slightly cracked (215/65/16)

fuel pipes are slightly corroded

rear registartion plate is slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2013 93,203 miles

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

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

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

both front outer cv boots are slightly deteriorated

both front tyres worn on outer edges and are slightly cracked (215/65/16)

rear registartion plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 84,886 miles

o/s drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2011 77,927 miles

Oil leak

slight bind to fronts

Fail 24 Aug 2011 77,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

slight bind to fronts

Pass 26 Aug 2010 70,952 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,554 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 59,093 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and side walls starting to perish.

Centre rear stop light not working

Front brake pads look low.

Front number plate deteriorated.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 51,399 miles

OSF wiper split at ends

front brake pads look low (with wheels on)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,174 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 NHZ 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 78.9%.

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

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