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VN51 PWZ

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,258 mi
Last recorded104,258 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 PWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 104,258 miles

slight corrosion to osr wheel arch

Fail 11 Aug 2021 104,256 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to osr wheel arch

nsr buper insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,712 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 81,922 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 79,240 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 79,202 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 27 Nov 2017 76,286 miles

rear seats folded down preventing full rear seatbelt inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2016 73,392 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 1 Dec 2016 73,353 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 2 Dec 2015 70,826 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 70,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 67,521 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,062 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 45,499 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 61,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 61,455 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 59,080 miles

rear brake pipes to compensator corroded

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2011 59,077 miles

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

rear brake pipes to compensator corroded

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 56,052 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,222 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 49,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 49,178 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 46,578 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 39,576 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 31,614 miles

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

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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VN51 PWZ is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Red 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 VN51 PWZ, 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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VN51 PWZ is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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