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VX51 YWH

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,697 mi
Last recorded69,697 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 YWH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 69,697 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 69,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 18 May 2016 67,778 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded centre front to rear brake pipe corroded in clips at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s front chassis rail corroded front and rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion n/s/ rear body mounting close to n/s/r spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play o/s/front wheel bearing (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s chassis rail corroded front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from brake valve to rear flex hose slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2016 67,775 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounting corroded above n/s/ rear spring (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s chassis slightly corroded o/s /centre (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear slight exhaust blow at rear

Fail 3 May 2016 67,775 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounting corroded above n/s/ rear spring (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s chassis slightly corroded o/s /centre (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear slight exhaust blow at rear

Pass 22 May 2015 66,417 miles

Centre (main) brake pipe to rear load valve slightly corroded

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes (under vehicle) corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,672 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 64,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 62,543 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,160 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 60,160 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 52,449 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,814 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,713 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,776 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 11 Feb 2008 28,776 miles

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

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

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

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 13 Feb 2007 20,917 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 15,806 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 15,183 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 15,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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 YWH is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YWH, 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 YWH is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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