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HX51 VRL

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,602 mi
Last recorded117,602 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 VRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 117,602 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 117,143 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases complete system (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper loose (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel buckled

Pass 14 Sep 2015 108,555 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen scratched by poor wipers (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 10 Sep 2015 108,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen scratched by poor wipers (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Aug 2014 104,659 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

screen scored

slight corrosion to brake pipes

various steering and suspension buishes/gaiters perished/cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2014 104,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

screen scored

slight corrosion to brake pipes

various steering and suspension buishes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2013 94,716 miles

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

exhaust baffles rattling

Fail 17 Oct 2013 94,715 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust baffles rattling

Pass 19 Oct 2012 85,683 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 72,240 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 59,861 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 59,861 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 55,635 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 49,798 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 45,801 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 42,102 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 VRL is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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