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X116 EVS

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,779 mi
Last recorded116,779 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX116 EVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 116,779 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 116,774 miles

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

Front Braking system leaking calipers both sides (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2016 110,029 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 110,029 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 99,270 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 99,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 88,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cat rattling

Pass 11 May 2013 78,171 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 78,169 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 68,395 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,536 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 59,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,011 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 56,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,472 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 43,271 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 43,271 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,576 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Mar 2006 29,119 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 29,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X116 EVS is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X116 EVS, 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 X116 EVS registered?

X116 EVS is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X116 EVS safe to buy?

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