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Y644 DCY

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,482 mi
Last recorded107,482 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY644 DCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 107,482 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2017 107,482 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2016 100,325 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 100,001 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 97,305 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both top mounts (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassie rails (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper floor heavy corrosion

Rear both rear shocks out casing heavy corrsion

Rear tyres heavy cracking

all side steps supports hold heavy corrosion

e m light on

sump wet. oil and rusting

Fail 26 Oct 2015 97,305 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both top mounts (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassie rails (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper floor heavy corrosion

Rear both rear shocks out casing heavy corrsion

Rear tyres heavy cracking

all side steps supports hold heavy corrosion

e m light on

sump wet. oil and rusting

Pass 16 Jul 2014 91,701 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 91,643 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 85,577 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 85,416 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 77,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 67,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 62,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 62,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 54,350 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 May 2009 54,350 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 51,729 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 51,729 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 49,433 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 45,329 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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Y644 DCY is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y644 DCY, 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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Y644 DCY is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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