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Y204 JBH

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,434 mi
Last recorded124,434 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY204 JBH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 124,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold & rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 123,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 122,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 122,345 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre flat

Offside Front 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 23 Sep 2015 120,205 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules over axle (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 120,179 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine oil leak

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules over axle (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 120,106 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine oil leak

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules over axle (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 112,080 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers are worn

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 105,703 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers are worn

Fuel filter badly corroded and slightly damp around the union

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake pipe/hose is corroded

Nearside rear parking brake reading is alot lower than the offside repair or adjustment may be required

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 96,250 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 96,250 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 88,652 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 84,887 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 84,887 miles

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

slight lip on front brake disc

Pass 24 Feb 2010 69,438 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 56,894 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 47,754 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Radiator corroided and in poor condition

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

complete exhaust system corroided

Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,709 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre tread. o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 38,546 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 38,546 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y204 JBH 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 70%.

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 Y204 JBH, 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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Y204 JBH is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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