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SE51 DYJ

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,355 mi
Last recorded76,355 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE51 DYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 76,355 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,441 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 71,122 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 71,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,193 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 64,553 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,361 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 58,819 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 58,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,755 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 52,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,032 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 47,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

light corrosion build up on metal brake pipes to rear of vehicle

rear seats folded away

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,911 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 28,902 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion build up on subframes

emission levels just within limits

engine management light staying on

rear door handle cracked

slight leak at rear diff

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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SE51 DYJ 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 66.7%.

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 SE51 DYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE51 DYJ registered?

SE51 DYJ is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is SE51 DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE51 DYJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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