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VB51 MHB

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,979 mi
Last recorded112,979 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB51 MHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 112,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 112,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills by suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills by suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 111,554 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 111,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 105,999 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 100,247 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 91,713 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 91,713 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 82,758 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 77,976 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 77,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,891 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 72,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,461 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,108 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 58,974 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 58,973 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,203 miles

Clutch pedal slightly high & heavy with slight difficulty engaging 1st & reverse.

Corrosion to all coil springs.

Engine management light on.

N/S/F brake slightly stronger than O/S but within M.O.T. limits

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

Slight play in both rear shock absorbers.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 54,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Clutch pedal slightly high & heavy with slight difficulty engaging 1st & reverse.

Corrosion to all coil springs.

Engine management light on.

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

Slight play in both rear shock absorbers.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 70% worn.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,159 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,165 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,818 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 29,818 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 21,292 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 18,461 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VB51 MHB is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VB51 MHB, 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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VB51 MHB is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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