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Y421 FDV

2001 Suzuki Vitara

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,692 mi
Last recorded103,692 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 FDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 103,692 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 103,687 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 103,681 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 103,678 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 103,671 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 103,656 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 103,453 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 102,928 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 102,923 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 102,001 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 100,744 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 93,504 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

body damage

plastic sill covers fitted

play in steering linkages

rear of vehicle has been boarded out

slight crossion to fuel pipes

underisde dirty and damp

Fail 3 Feb 2010 93,409 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

body damage

plastic sill covers fitted

play in steering linkages

rear of vehicle has been boarded out

slight crossion to fuel pipes

underisde dirty and damp

Pass 6 Feb 2009 87,584 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bad fuel leak fixed before mot test

boot floor unable to be checked due to plywood flooring

dent in nearside front wing and nearside door

diesel has leaked over offside front brake unions

diesel leaked over brake servo

fuel pipes rusty

handbrake is not holding on hill but has passed the tapley brake test of 25%

sill unable to be checked properly due to sill covers

slight play in steering joints

Fail 29 Jan 2009 87,584 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bad fuel leak fixed before mot test

boot floor unable to be checked due to plywood flooring

dent in nearside front wing and nearside door

diesel has leaked over offside front brake unions

diesel leaked over brake servo

fuel pipes rusty

sill unable to be checked properly due to sill covers

slight play in steering joints

Pass 8 Feb 2008 83,480 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 Jan 2008 83,480 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2007 77,475 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 77,475 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y421 FDV is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y421 FDV, 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 Y421 FDV registered?

Y421 FDV is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y421 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y421 FDV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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