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Y517 OMW

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,555 mi
Last recorded138,555 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 OMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 138,555 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 138,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 138,151 miles

Nearside passenger seat removed at time of the test

Fail 4 Oct 2017 138,150 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside passenger seat removed at time of the test

Pass 20 Sep 2016 135,370 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Covers and wax oil every where so you can't see body mounts and brake pipes etc

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Diff is welded

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 132,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 9 May 2014 130,626 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 124,592 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 119,334 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

body lift and big wheels

drivers check strap

Fail 14 May 2012 119,334 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

body lift and big wheels

drivers check strap

Pass 13 May 2011 114,039 miles

Body lift fitted

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

OSF door check strap broke

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 May 2011 114,039 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body lift fitted

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

OSF door check strap broke

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 May 2010 108,629 miles

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

very muddy underneath

Pass 19 May 2009 100,915 miles

Both front chassis legs rusty

Fuel pipe rusty

O/S/F brake pipe rusty

O/S/R brake pipe rusty

Underneath of car coverd in mud

Pass 27 Apr 2007 900,008 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 76,854 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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Y517 OMW is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,905cc diesel 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 Y517 OMW, 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 Y517 OMW registered?

Y517 OMW is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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