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WA51 OCO

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

176,521 mi
Last recorded176,521 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 OCO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 176,521 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 166,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 158,198 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 158,198 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 152,040 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear shockers corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2019 152,038 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear axle pipes!!!!!!!!!!!! (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear shockers corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 142,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 141,988 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 138,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside pipes (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak.

Fail 13 Sep 2017 138,720 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear mountings snapped off (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside pipes (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 134,874 miles

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened centre row, nearside belt has two small cuts (5.2.2a)

engine management lamp on.

rear exhaust bracket corroded and partially detached

Fail 14 Sep 2016 134,874 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened centre row, nearside belt has two small cuts (5.2.2a)

engine management lamp on.

rear exhaust bracket corroded and partially detached

Pass 16 Sep 2015 130,371 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 124,460 miles

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

Corrosion underneath

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 124,460 miles

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

Corrosion underneath

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2013 120,428 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 116,180 miles

dashboard engine man light on

Fail 31 Aug 2012 116,180 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

dashboard engine man light on

Pass 18 Aug 2011 107,431 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 98,569 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 88,563 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 84,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 84,058 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 80,511 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 80,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 78,619 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 78,619 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 66,025 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 55,666 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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WA51 OCO is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 WA51 OCO, 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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What year was WA51 OCO registered?

WA51 OCO is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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