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WV51 YOH

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,390 mi
Last recorded73,390 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 YOH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,390 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 63,934 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 63,934 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 62,271 miles

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

all four tyres perishing outer edge

engine light on (o2 sensor exhaust)

general corrosion underneath inner sills

Fail 26 Sep 2016 62,271 miles

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

all four tyres perishing outer edge

genral corrosion both inner sills

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,574 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 57,124 miles

Both inner sills have surface corrosion.

Both rear shock absorbers upper bushes slight wear.

Engine management light on.

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 57,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both inner sills have surface corrosion.

Both rear shock absorbers upper bushes slight wear.

Engine management light on.

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,997 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 53,990 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,513 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,534 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 43,724 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,452 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,924 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,613 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,657 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 25,143 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 YOH is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YOH, 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 YOH registered?

WV51 YOH is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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