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X249 SGF

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,902 mi
Last recorded65,902 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX249 SGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 65,902 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 65,897 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 65,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre bad cracking

Fail 22 May 2014 65,337 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre bad cracking

Fail 31 May 2013 64,722 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 64,722 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 64,164 miles

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

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

offsde front tyre showing small cracks on tread on outer edge recomend to be checked or replaced at next service,

Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,810 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 63,587 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 31 May 2010 63,587 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 63,125 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 May 2008 62,241 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 61,587 miles

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 59,059 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 59,047 miles

both rear tyres on limit

exhaust box corroded

heat shield heavily corroded

underside corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2005 54,866 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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X249 SGF is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X249 SGF, 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 X249 SGF registered?

X249 SGF is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is X249 SGF safe to buy?

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