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Y626 DAB

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,871 mi
Last recorded74,871 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY626 DAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,871 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 74,859 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,446 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 67,432 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 65,519 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 65,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,119 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 61,119 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,464 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,176 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 51,176 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 48,316 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner treads

Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,316 miles

both o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner treads

Pass 1 Apr 2009 45,682 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,001 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,956 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 39,389 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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Y626 DAB is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y626 DAB, 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 Y626 DAB registered?

Y626 DAB is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y626 DAB safe to buy?

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