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WL51 FFZ

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,898 mi
Last recorded141,898 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 FFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 141,898 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 137,729 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 131,778 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 120,018 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 118,656 miles

brake load sensing valve damp

inner and outer sills corroded

intermittent noise when n/s/r wheel rotated

o/s/r tyre cracked and splitting

oil on engine and gearbox

various pipes corroding

Fail 30 Jan 2016 118,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

brake load sensing valve damp

intermittent noise when n/s/r wheel rotated

o/s/r tyre cracked and splitting

oil on engine and gearbox

various pipes corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2015 106,635 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 106,635 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 106,628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

fan belt shredded

Pass 1 May 2013 97,717 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 97,445 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 81,973 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,519 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn

fuel pipe rusted

Pass 7 Apr 2010 64,689 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,061 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 58,931 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,044 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 50,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,143 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,341 miles

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

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

advise clutch arm broken

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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WL51 FFZ 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 70%.

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 WL51 FFZ, 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 WL51 FFZ registered?

WL51 FFZ is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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