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WX51 KUY

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,060 mi
Last recorded45,060 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 KUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 45,060 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to body

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 45,044 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre perishing.

Fail 7 Nov 2018 45,042 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre perishing.

Pass 4 Dec 2017 44,939 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 44,912 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

cat knocks inside exhaust system.

o/s/r tyre perishing.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 44,702 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 44,702 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,901 miles

Play both front drop links. Child seat fitted N/S/R

Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,597 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

near side rear tyre staring to perish

under side of vehicle is corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2014 41,596 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

near side rear tyre staring to perish

under side of vehicle is corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,715 miles

rear part of exhaust missing

Fail 25 Oct 2013 40,715 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

rear part of exhaust missing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,178 miles

front exhaust pipe clamp rusted

rear metal brakes rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2012 38,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust pipe clamp rusted

n/s washer jet poor

rear metal brakes rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,113 miles

both front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,609 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,193 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 34,193 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S wiper blade poor

Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,039 miles

Exhaust tail box / gizmo / not attached

Front to rear brake pipies poor / corroded.

Rear brake fault developing

Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,003 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 28,355 miles

Play in N/S/R wheel bearing? †Rear seat belt operation / for children!!!

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,355 miles

Play in N/S/R wheel bearing? †Rear seat belt operation / for children!!!

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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WX51 KUY is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WX51 KUY, 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 WX51 KUY registered?

WX51 KUY is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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