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Y277 CUY

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,436 mi
Last recorded75,436 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY277 CUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2015 75,436 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 72,962 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 72,962 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 70,073 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,614 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 66,614 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 61,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 43,160 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,351 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 30,589 miles

(2.2.A.1.a)the steering wheel free play is approximately 020mm

(2.4.G.5)the nearside front antiroll bar link rod shank pin is loose within the eyelet of the antiroll bar due to an incorrect tightening procedure,although is not considered to be insecure,recommend adjustment

(3.7.A.5.c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 050Kgf indifference,recommend servicing

(6.2)the rear door handle is damaged which although would not cause injury to a pedestrian,may cause personnel injury to a person who opens the door,recommend replacement

Engine oil leak present

Fail 1 Oct 2007 30,589 miles

(2.2.A.1.a)the steering wheel free play is approximately 020mm

(2.4.G.5)the nearside front antiroll bar link rod shank pin is loose within the eyelet of the antiroll bar due to an incorrect tightening procedure,although is not considered to be insecure,recommend adjustment

(3.7.A.5.c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 050Kgf indifference,recommend servicing

(6.2)the rear door handle is damaged which although would not cause injury to a pedestrian,may cause personnel injury to a person who opens the door,recommend replacement

Engine oil leak present

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 20,373 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y277 CUY is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y277 CUY, 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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Y277 CUY is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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