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Y72 BAF

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,560 mi
Last recorded91,560 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 BAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2018 91,560 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure bush (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 87,070 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

rear axle tie bar bushes n/s and o/s worn slightly

Fail 7 Feb 2017 87,065 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

rear axle tie bar bushes n/s and o/s worn slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2016 82,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 82,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure both (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings roof (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 77,936 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 77,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 72,878 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 66,993 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 66,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 62,876 miles

Rear bumper insecure

n s f back plate corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 62,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear bumper insecure

n s f back plate corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,772 miles

all brake pipes and fuel pipes greased

front brake discs starting to get worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 48,583 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 42,169 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,169 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,343 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,383 miles

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

n/s front & rear tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 8 Aug 2006 27,358 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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Y72 BAF is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel 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 Y72 BAF, 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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Y72 BAF is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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