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S449 KBA

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,508 mi
Last recorded126,508 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS449 KBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 126,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2016 126,508 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2015 118,462 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 14 May 2015 118,462 miles

exhaust back box rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2014 106,721 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 106,721 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 92,754 miles

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

brake fluid slightly low

Fail 4 Apr 2013 92,754 miles

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

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

brake fluid slightly low

Fail 1 Oct 2011 72,346 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs poor, pads worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 1 Oct 2011 72,346 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs poor, pads worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,017 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 64,787 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 62,491 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 62,491 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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S449 KBA is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S449 KBA, 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 S449 KBA registered?

S449 KBA is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is S449 KBA safe to buy?

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