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SN51 AOT

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,479 mi
Last recorded70,479 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 AOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,479 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,921 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 78,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 67,159 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 67,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 67,148 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,159 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2010 61,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,536 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

wipers torn

Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,866 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 39,866 miles

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

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 32,977 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,977 miles

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

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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SN51 AOT is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc 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 SN51 AOT, 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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SN51 AOT is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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