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SY51 APZ

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,015 mi
Last recorded76,015 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 APZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 76,015 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 72,245 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 64,898 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,974 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

slight play near side steering idler

Pass 14 May 2007 61,090 miles

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

all tyres have slight damage to sidewalls

Pass 22 Apr 2006 57,773 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 57,773 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 56,101 miles

Offside Rear 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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SY51 APZ is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SY51 APZ, 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

How do I check the history of SY51 APZ?

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What year was SY51 APZ registered?

SY51 APZ is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SY51 APZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 APZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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