MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,340 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested excessive play l/h f wheelbearing (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Position lamp not working all not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
extensive welding repairs have been carried out
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury outer sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired in front of rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired in front of rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both headlight reflectors deteriorated
General corrosion to chassis / suspension
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Front body mount (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Front body mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake cable fouling tyre
Plastic sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of sill areas
Slight corrosion to metal brake pipes
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating High level brake light (1.2.1b)
Both headlight reflectors deteriorated
General corrosion to chassis / suspension
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Front body mount (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Front body mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake cable fouling tyre
Plastic sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of sill areas
Slight corrosion to metal brake pipes
all suspension parts have surface corrosion
front flexi brake pipes have slight surface cracks
steel brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front flexi brake pipes have slight surface cracks
all suspension parts have surface corrosion
steel brake pipes starting to corrode
rear back plates corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear back plates corroded
front tyres cracking on inner / outer walls
under side of vehocle showing signs of corrosion
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front tyres cracking on inner / outer walls
under side of vehocle showing signs of corrosion
front tyres showing signs of cracking
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front tyres showing signs of cracking
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
battery inscure & corroded
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X966 XCG is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 X966 XCG, 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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X966 XCG is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 February 2001.
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