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OW51 JVE

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,863 mi
Last recorded129,863 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 JVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 129,863 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 129,535 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 123,066 miles

E m c lamp on

Front exhaust pipe to cat joint deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 123,066 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

E m c lamp on

Front exhaust pipe to cat joint deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 116,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust pipe to cat deterated

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2016 116,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ECM lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust pipe to cat deterated

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2015 109,339 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2014 102,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 94,415 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 85,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 46,063 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 76,672 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 67,091 miles

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

nail in o/s front tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,091 miles

nail in o/s front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,185 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,295 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 45,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,986 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 37,986 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)

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

Offside Rear 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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OW51 JVE is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OW51 JVE, 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 OW51 JVE registered?

OW51 JVE is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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