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Y422 YAT

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,676 mi
Last recorded63,676 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 YAT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 63,676 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 57,349 miles

offside front bottom ball joint creaks

Fail 3 Nov 2016 57,349 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front bottom ball joint creaks

Pass 2 Oct 2015 47,502 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 44,732 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 44,732 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

general underside corrosion ,under front wheel arches, under bonnet and underside.

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded by fixing to chassis.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 43,226 miles

engine oil leaks

offside front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 21 Oct 2013 43,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

engine oil leaks

offside front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,795 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,506 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 38,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2009 36,810 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 36,809 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 35,879 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,844 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,612 miles

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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Y422 YAT is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y422 YAT, 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 Y422 YAT registered?

Y422 YAT is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is Y422 YAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y422 YAT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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