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SF51 JVJ

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,233 mi
Last recorded85,233 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 JVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 85,233 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

all previous welding repairs covered in sealer

handbrake lever mal-adjusted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,951 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

previous welding repairs covered in sealer

Fail 6 Mar 2019 80,951 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

previous welding repairs covered in sealer

Pass 21 Mar 2018 79,472 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,960 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 77,954 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside front corner (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 76,945 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

wiper blades deteriorated but still clear screen

Pass 13 Apr 2015 73,967 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 72,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 72,311 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 67,063 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 67,062 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,372 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 60,368 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,710 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 54,709 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 49,969 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,855 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 37,284 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,254 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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SF51 JVJ is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SF51 JVJ, 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 SF51 JVJ registered?

SF51 JVJ is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is SF51 JVJ safe to buy?

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