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PO51 XLB

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,064 mi
Last recorded81,064 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 XLB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,064 miles

n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres all perished on the sidewalls but not showing cords yet

Fail 27 Oct 2017 81,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres all perished on the sidewalls but not showing cords yet

Pass 17 Oct 2016 78,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 78,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 75,656 miles

Nearside Front outer side wall perish not showing ply or cords

Nearside Rear outer sidewall perish not showing ply or cords

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

Offside Front outer sidewall perish not showing cords and ply

Offside Rear outer sidewall perish not showing ply or cords

vehicle body corroded underneath the headlights not a prescribed area

Pass 29 Oct 2014 72,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyres starting to slit

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre starting to split

Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,550 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 67,017 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 67,014 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2011 64,501 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 58,426 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 52,731 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 46,803 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,748 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 35,437 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 XLB is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLB, 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 XLB is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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