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Y514 KNC

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,527 mi
Last recorded112,527 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY514 KNC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 112,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driveshaft boot damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 109,207 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering

Fail 19 Jul 2024 109,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering

Pass 4 Aug 2023 105,736 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 105,459 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 102,392 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 100,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 95,695 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 95,693 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 94,634 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 91,769 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 89,168 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,017 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,939 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2015 78,936 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,554 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,330 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 67,330 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 59,917 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,259 miles

front brake discs corroded inner edges

Fail 18 Jun 2010 55,762 miles

Steering column universal joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes slightly corroded

car been standing

front brake discs slightly corroded and scored

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

various corrosion under car

Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,762 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

car been standing

front brake discs slightly corroded and scored

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

various corrosion under car

Pass 30 May 2009 54,470 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 50,204 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

front tyre treads wearing thin

hand brake adjustment poor?

rear tyres slightly perished

front tyres badly perished

Pass 29 Jun 2007 44,190 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 44,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished and worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2006 39,654 miles

hand brake requires adjustment

rear exhaust poor

Fail 21 Jun 2006 39,654 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

hand brake requires adjustment

rear exhaust poor

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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Y514 KNC is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y514 KNC, 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 Y514 KNC registered?

Y514 KNC is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y514 KNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y514 KNC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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