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Y526 XEV

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

41,496 mi
Last recorded41,496 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 XEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 41,496 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 41,496 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 41,463 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 41,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 41,295 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 40,922 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 40,340 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 40,336 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 39,388 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 39,388 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,454 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,323 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,317 miles

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

nearside front brake slight bind not detected in rollers

Pass 19 Jun 2014 35,383 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,502 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,605 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 32,083 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,341 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,748 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,343 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,085 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,458 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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Y526 XEV is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y526 XEV, 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 Y526 XEV registered?

Y526 XEV is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y526 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y526 XEV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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