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LT51 XRV

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,337 mi
Last recorded71,337 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 XRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 71,337 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 19 Aug 2024 69,239 miles

rear springs rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2023 67,882 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

rear spring rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2022 66,056 miles

rear springs rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2021 64,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 64,255 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 63,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

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

fuel filter corroded

parking brake has travel

rear wiper defective

Pass 13 Sep 2019 61,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

wear to both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2018 59,438 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 57,562 miles

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

OSF tyre worn to inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2017 57,562 miles

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

OSF tyre worn to inner edge

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating center (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,504 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened on mounts (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Front nail in tyre

one segment of rear brake light not working

Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,489 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 51,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,010 miles

exhaust downpipe to system joint in poor condition

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Fail 26 Sep 2014 48,010 miles

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

exhaust downpipe to system joint in poor condition

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,280 miles

engine management light on

o/s running board insecure at front

Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,959 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,631 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,135 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2010 38,135 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,455 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2008 34,357 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,666 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,297 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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LT51 XRV is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Silver 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 LT51 XRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT51 XRV registered?

LT51 XRV is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is LT51 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 XRV shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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