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Y504 NHU

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,381 mi
Last recorded95,381 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY504 NHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 95,381 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 95,381 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 79,926 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 79,868 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 64,726 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 64,726 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 62,411 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,185 miles

Mill light on.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 58,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s wiper blade poor

one bulb out 0n high level brake light

Pass 15 Feb 2010 21,254 miles

Advise tow ball ,is obscuring no plate .

Fail 8 Feb 2010 21,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Advise tow ball ,is obscuring no plate .

Pass 14 Feb 2009 52,248 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 50,565 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management warning light staying on

Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,058 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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Y504 NHU is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y504 NHU, 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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Y504 NHU is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 July 2001.

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