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OU51 HDK

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,264 mi
Last recorded41,264 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 HDK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 41,264 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 38,896 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 37,505 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 36,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 36,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 35,042 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 33,684 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 33,684 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 31,518 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 30,532 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 30,532 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 28,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 27,978 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,111 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 26,691 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,911 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,634 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,305 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 23,100 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,732 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,020 miles

tyres starting to perish ----- walls&treads

Pass 13 Apr 2007 15,993 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 14,558 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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OU51 HDK is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OU51 HDK, 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 OU51 HDK registered?

OU51 HDK is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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