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Y229 SVS

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

94,937 mi
Last recorded94,937 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 SVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 94,937 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 129,206 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.2.C.1c)

Mechanical components corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Rear tyre's perished on outer walls

Underside dirty

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

o/s & n/s sills have plastic covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 129,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.2.C.1c)

Mechanical components corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Rear tyre's perished on outer walls

Underside dirty

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

o/s & n/s sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 126,122 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

covers on outer sills

Fail 13 Nov 2014 126,121 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

covers on outer sills

Pass 18 Oct 2013 124,163 miles

covers on outer sills

Fail 17 Oct 2013 124,162 miles

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

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

covers on outer sills

Pass 23 Oct 2012 120,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 120,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 117,181 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 113,092 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 116,283 miles

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

Slight movement in rear suspension/axle

Fail 20 Jul 2010 116,271 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Slight movement in rear suspension/axle

Pass 8 Sep 2009 101,550 miles

covers over outer sills

Pass 15 Jul 2009 103,554 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 90,293 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 89,562 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 89,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 74,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 75,059 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 65,752 miles

1. front windscreen damaged 2. front no plate damaged 3. n/s hand brake on limit 4. front brake discs worn to max limit

Fail 5 Mar 2007 65,752 miles

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

1. front windscreen damaged 2. front no plate damaged 3. front brake discs worn 4. n/s hand brake on limit

Pass 8 Jun 2006 58,387 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 58,237 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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 3 Mar 2006 57,736 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s rear brake performance low compared to o/s further investigation required..

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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Y229 SVS is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y229 SVS, 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 Y229 SVS registered?

Y229 SVS is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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