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NK51 BTX

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,990 mi
Last recorded75,990 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 BTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 75,990 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 69,403 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 65,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED WITH SEALER

Pass 20 Dec 2017 59,947 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2016 52,490 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

age cracking apparent on both rear tyres.

nearside front brake grabbing slightly.

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Fail 3 Dec 2016 52,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

age cracking apparent on both rear tyres.

nearside front brake grabbing slightly.

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 45,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak.

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Fail 12 Dec 2015 45,268 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak.

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 6 Dec 2014 38,089 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 34,287 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 31,756 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 29,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 29,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,497 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,071 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 21,001 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 18,506 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 18,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 15,984 miles

tyres showing signs of wear

Pass 11 Oct 2005 13,186 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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NK51 BTX is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NK51 BTX, 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 NK51 BTX registered?

NK51 BTX is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is NK51 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK51 BTX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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