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Y677 FOD

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,744 mi
Last recorded164,744 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY677 FOD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 164,744 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s front inner (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s outer (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3000 miles (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 500-1000 miles (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 164,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner sill (5.2.6)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s front inner (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s outer (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3000 miles (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 500-1000 miles (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 154,116 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 154,114 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 142,035 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2014 142,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 131,044 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear shock absorber covers corroded

brake judder from front discs

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2013 131,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear shock absorber covers corroded

brake judder from front discs

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2012 125,660 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r spring broken at the extreme end

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 20 Apr 2012 125,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r spring broken at the extreme end

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2011 116,621 miles

front discs corroded

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

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

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2011 116,621 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 107,442 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 107,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 99,811 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 88,788 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 77,469 miles

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

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

o/s & N/S REAR tyres wearing in the centre

Pass 20 Apr 2006 65,690 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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Y677 FOD is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y677 FOD, 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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Y677 FOD is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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