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Y462 SWR

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,245 mi
Last recorded120,245 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY462 SWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 120,245 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 120,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 118,113 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 118,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 112,890 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 109,751 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 105,262 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 99,885 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 92,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 86,502 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 76,699 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 74,581 miles

205/70/15 fitted to front 195/15 fitted to rear

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 74,581 miles

205/70/15 fitted to front 195/15 fitted to rear

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 69,188 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 69,188 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 61,592 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 54,094 miles

passanger rear tyre signs of perishing through tread pattern

Pass 22 Nov 2005 46,537 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre treads worn unevenly possibly due to off road use

Fail 27 Oct 2005 46,502 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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Y462 SWR is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y462 SWR, 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 Y462 SWR registered?

Y462 SWR is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y462 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y462 SWR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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