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PO51 NOF

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,328 mi
Last recorded122,328 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 NOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 122,328 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 116,096 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake ferrules corroding

inner sills/underbody corroding

Pass 30 May 2015 108,971 miles

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

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

brake ferrules corroding

chassis sections starting to rust

inner sills corroding

n/s handbrake out of adjustment

pas pipe corroding

slight drag on n/s front brake

Fail 27 May 2015 108,901 miles

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

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

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

brake ferrules corroding

chassis sections starting to rust

inner sills corroding

n/s handbrake out of adjustment

pas pipe corroding

slight drag on n/s front brake

Pass 18 Jun 2014 104,244 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 99,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 99,428 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 88,964 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 88,964 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,101 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,133 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,043 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,376 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,001 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 36,971 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 30,985 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 26,337 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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PO51 NOF is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PO51 NOF, 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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PO51 NOF is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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