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Y703 HBT

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,172 mi
Last recorded70,172 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 HBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2017 70,172 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

VEHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED IN NUMEROUSE AREAS

Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,186 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 63,724 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 59,436 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 59,412 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake bake plates heavy corroded

Condensation in os headlamp

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nsf inner wing corroded

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nsr parking brake cable sheath damaged

Pass 25 May 2013 54,579 miles

Exhaust downpipe to cat flange corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

General underbody surface corrosion

Heat shield above cat vibrates

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

nsf inner wing corroded

Fail 24 May 2013 54,574 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust downpipe to cat flange corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

General underbody surface corrosion

Heat shield above cat vibrates

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

nsf inner wing corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 51,826 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 May 2012 51,826 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 May 2011 48,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure and tray area corroded

both front wishbones corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel filter and fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to rear axle area

high level stop light inop

n/s front brake disc back plate catching

n/s front flexi ferrels badly corroded strong advise

n/s rear and o/s front tyres cracking in side walls

rear flexi ferrel corroded

slight play in steering knuckle

Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,346 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

battery insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear tyres cracking in treads

fuel filter and steel fuel pipes and ferrules at rear corroding

offside front wheel slight bind

Fail 28 May 2010 46,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

battery insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear tyres cracking in treads

fuel filter and steel fuel pipes and ferrules at rear corroding

offside front wheel slight bind

Pass 29 May 2009 406,809 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 40,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in nearside tyre

Pass 21 May 2008 34,373 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 34,373 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2007 29,511 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2006 25,292 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 22,420 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 22,357 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y703 HBT is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc 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 Y703 HBT, 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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Y703 HBT is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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