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Y366 YEV

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,379 mi
Last recorded129,379 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY366 YEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 129,379 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 129,379 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 126,587 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 126,557 miles

Brake valve leaking centre rear load sensing valve (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 122,577 miles

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

oil leak

sump corroded.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 122,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil leak

sump corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 119,314 miles

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

down pipe to catalyst corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 119,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

down pipe to catalyst corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 114,301 miles

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 114,261 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

MIL on

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 103,279 miles

both rear wheels vibration on rotation poss diff

engine light on, freeplay in brake pedle, front reg plate damaged, osf ball joint cover damp, floors to sills/ rear chassis near body mount corroded, nsf ball joint slight play,

Fail 20 Aug 2013 103,279 miles

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

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

both rear wheels vibration on rotation poss diff

engine light on, freeplay in brake pedle, front reg plate damaged, osf ball joint cover damp, floors to sills/ rear chassis near body mount corroded, nsf ball joint slight play,

Pass 21 Aug 2012 97,093 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 86,135 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 71,666 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,095 miles

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

both rear and nearside front tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls

Pass 22 Aug 2008 44,887 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,977 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,554 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 32,544 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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Y366 YEV is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y366 YEV, 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 Y366 YEV registered?

Y366 YEV is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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