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SF51 RYC

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,988 mi
Last recorded105,988 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 105,988 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 102,360 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 97,368 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 94,277 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 89,328 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 89,328 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,920 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,683 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 78,683 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,820 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 69,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,314 miles

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

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

under body corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 64,314 miles

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

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 59,679 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 59,678 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,376 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,304 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 50,304 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 47,455 miles

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

front brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,879 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 46,873 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 46,568 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,366 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2005 30,223 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 RYC is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF51 RYC, 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 RYC registered?

SF51 RYC is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is SF51 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 RYC shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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