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WV51 SSO

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,057 mi
Last recorded168,057 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 SSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 168,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62mm (5.2.3 (e))

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2023 167,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2022 160,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2022 160,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2021 151,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front inner sill holed ,but not within prescribed areas

Fail 25 Jan 2021 151,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front inner sill holed ,but not within prescribed areas

Pass 24 Jul 2019 143,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2019 143,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2018 130,438 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2018 130,438 miles

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2017 114,042 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb inop (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail in outer egde of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box deterated

Fail 24 Jul 2017 113,881 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb inop (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail in outer egde of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box deterated

Pass 29 Jul 2016 95,793 miles

Exhaust rear main silencer very deteriorated.

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 95,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/16 4x4 (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust rear main silencer very deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 78,397 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 72,063 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,847 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 57,720 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 45,739 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,639 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 37,008 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,582 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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WV51 SSO is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WV51 SSO, 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 WV51 SSO registered?

WV51 SSO is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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