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Y207 HWT

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,498 mi
Last recorded107,498 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY207 HWT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 107,498 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 104,584 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 104,574 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2017 101,117 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 97,326 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from offside cylinder to nearside cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2016 97,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from offside cylinder to nearside cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,169 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 93,169 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 26 May 2014 88,245 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 85,277 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 79,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

Fail 12 Jun 2012 79,783 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

Pass 5 Apr 2011 73,280 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,837 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 59,286 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,567 miles

Nearside 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 18 Mar 2008 52,565 miles

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

Nearside 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 14 Mar 2007 44,657 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,657 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,982 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 38,982 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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Y207 HWT is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y207 HWT, 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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Y207 HWT is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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