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VX51 VOO

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,479 mi
Last recorded139,479 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 VOO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 139,479 miles

Both rear shockabsorber casings corroded

Fuel filter very

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Slight play in steering coupling

Fail 14 Jan 2021 139,479 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both rear shockabsorber casings corroded

Fuel filter very

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Slight play in steering coupling

Pass 17 Dec 2019 134,052 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Central Rear stop light has bulbs not working

Fuel filter very corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 68,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Central Rear stop light has bulbs not working

Fuel filter very corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 122,622 miles

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Central Rear Stoplight inop

Fuel filter very corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 122,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Central Rear Stoplight inop

Fuel filter very corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 116,316 miles

Central Stop light not working

Engine warning light on

Fuel filter very corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak From corroded engine sump ()

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 116,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Stop light not working

Engine warning light on

Fuel filter very corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak From corroded engine sump ()

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 106,777 miles

Fuel filter coroded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 106,777 miles

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

Fuel filter coroded

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 59,524 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine managment light on

Fuel filter corroded

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2015 98,046 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine managment light on

Fuel filter corroded

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 92,183 miles

Engine warning light on

Feul filter corroded

Rear tailgate door handle broken

Some bulbs inop on centre stoplight

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front inner brake discs corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 92,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine warning light on

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Feul filter corroded

Rear tailgate door handle broken

Some bulbs inop on centre stoplight

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 86,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust front pipe mounting flange/bolts excessively corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

offside rear floor corroded at body mounting

rear tail gate exterior handle broken

Pass 31 Oct 2011 78,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake disc's (STRONG ADVISE)

corrosion to rear suspension components

exhaust incomplete

Pass 19 Apr 2010 67,265 miles

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

nearside rear tyre approaching tread wear indicators

Fail 12 Apr 2010 67,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre approaching tread wear indicators

Pass 4 Oct 2008 56,365 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 47,932 miles

small stone chip in o/s lower windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2006 36,805 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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VX51 VOO is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VX51 VOO, 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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VX51 VOO is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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