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Y236 KCW

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,180 mi
Last recorded102,180 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY236 KCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 102,180 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 102,178 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working Both Front (3.4 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded

Coolant leak From Nearside Front ()

Exhaust Corroded

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicle Corrosion Underneath

Fail 25 Jun 2018 102,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing From Outside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Fluid From Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near Flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 102,166 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 101,461 miles

o/s/f upper inner wing area showing corrosion not structual

Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,170 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 98,170 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 91,582 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 91,582 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 85,449 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 85,449 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 79,376 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 79,376 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 75,899 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 75,899 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 71,717 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 67,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,369 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 62,252 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 54,108 miles

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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Y236 KCW is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y236 KCW, 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 Y236 KCW registered?

Y236 KCW is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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