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SN51 CUC

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,576 mi
Last recorded85,576 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 85,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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front exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 85,565 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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front exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2018 81,124 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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front exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 81,096 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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front exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,999 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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engine oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2017 76,998 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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engine oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 73,386 miles

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

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Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,557 miles

new rear and front to rear brake pipes have been fitted but old pipes have not been removed,

Fail 2 Apr 2015 71,557 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sell of petrol under rear of car! no sign of any leaks!

Pass 7 Mar 2014 98,720 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 68,720 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,110 miles

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

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advise-n/s/f brake sticking

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,229 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,212 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,529 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,736 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,381 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,687 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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SN51 CUC is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SN51 CUC, 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 SN51 CUC registered?

SN51 CUC is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is SN51 CUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 CUC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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