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WU51 UGN

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,954 mi
Last recorded107,954 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 UGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 107,954 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 107,954 miles

Emissions not tested overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 102,439 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 102,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 100,013 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 100,013 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both inner sills (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 102,011 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 96,428 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 95,671 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 95,668 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust temp repaired with clamps etc/heavily gobbed up

Pass 12 Feb 2013 93,584 miles

exhaust baffles rattle

front discs slightly corroded on inner

osr tyre cracking slightly on road surface

Fail 12 Feb 2013 93,584 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust baffles rattle

front discs slightly corroded on inner

osr tyre cracking slightly on road surface

Pass 14 Feb 2012 91,709 miles

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

both front inner brake discs wearing

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2012 91,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

battery insecure

both front inner brake discs wearing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 88,794 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 85,563 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 85,563 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 71,571 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 71,571 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 61,718 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 61,718 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,220 miles

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

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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WU51 UGN is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WU51 UGN, 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 WU51 UGN registered?

WU51 UGN is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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