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MU51 BZT

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,975 mi
Last recorded103,975 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 BZT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 103,975 miles

Body mounts and chassis corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2018 103,971 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Body mounts and chassis corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 102,113 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 May 2017 102,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven o/s has a slow rate of increase (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 May 2016 98,922 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened borderline (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 11 May 2016 98,908 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened borderline (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 90,415 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 90,414 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)

Pass 10 May 2014 85,381 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 85,282 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,500 miles

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 82,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake binding slightly

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 May 2012 79,523 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust hanger fractured

Fail 2 May 2012 79,482 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust hanger fractured

Pass 5 May 2011 75,421 miles

2 of 5 centre stop lamps inop

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 75,421 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

2 of 5 centre stop lamps inop

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 12 May 2010 67,465 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 58,125 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 54,265 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,265 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 67,522 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,878 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 29,419 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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MU51 BZT is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 MU51 BZT, 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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MU51 BZT is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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