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X137 AET

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,519 mi
Last recorded83,519 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX137 AET
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 83,519 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pedal soft/ long travel

parking brake long travel

Fail 24 Mar 2026 83,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pedal soft/ long travel

parking brake long travel

Pass 4 Feb 2021 80,849 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Jan 2021 80,849 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 75,084 miles

Parking brake lever has a long travel

Pass 30 Jan 2019 66,153 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 58,745 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 57,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/f chassis railing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,442 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s chassi railings (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 50,612 miles

Both rear tyres are perished on the outer walls

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside has surface rust

Fail 19 Feb 2014 46,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 46,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery insercure

battery tray corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2011 46,536 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 46,521 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,922 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 45,278 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 43,699 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 38,441 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 30,955 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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X137 AET 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 80%.

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 X137 AET, 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 X137 AET registered?

X137 AET is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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