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MX51 VMT

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,965 mi
Last recorded122,965 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 VMT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 122,965 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 117,859 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 117,858 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 115,971 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 112,783 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL 4 ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 112,780 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened CRACKS IN 4 PLACES (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL 4 ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 108,917 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 108,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 184,785 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 97,004 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 90,099 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 82,807 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 82,807 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 76,109 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 68,575 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,601 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 53,081 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,965 miles

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

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

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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MX51 VMT is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Silver 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 MX51 VMT, 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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What year was MX51 VMT registered?

MX51 VMT is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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