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X408 FTP

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,304 mi
Last recorded119,304 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX408 FTP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 119,304 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Oil leak

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2013 119,089 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished.

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2012 108,291 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 108,254 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both offside tyre outer sidewalls perished

Pass 29 Jul 2011 97,956 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 94,844 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 89,776 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2009 89,776 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2008 83,405 miles

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

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

both rear tyres close to limit and very badly perished

front reg plate in poor condition

offside front tyre close to limit and very badly perished

slight oil leak possible from rocker cover area

slight play in both front lower arm front bushes

Pass 17 Apr 2008 83,405 miles

both rear tyres close to limit and very badly perished

front reg plate in poor condition

offside front tyre close to limit and very badly perished

slight oil leak possible from rocker cover area

slight play in both front lower arm front bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2007 77,632 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 77,632 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 73,297 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

tyres worn unevenly

Pass 8 Mar 2006 73,297 miles

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

tyres worn unevenly

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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X408 FTP is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X408 FTP, 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 X408 FTP registered?

X408 FTP is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 January 2001.

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