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Y974 JKX

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,099 mi
Last recorded114,099 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 JKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 114,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 112,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 111,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 111,850 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 111,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 108,351 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 108,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 944,471 miles

Oil leak

nsr wheel slightly binding

Fail 23 Feb 2015 944,471 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nsr wheel slightly binding

Pass 11 Feb 2014 82,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 82,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 73,299 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 63,036 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

Pass 7 Feb 2011 57,780 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 54,145 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 51,186 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 46,921 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 40,726 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 36,424 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 36,424 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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Y974 JKX is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y974 JKX, 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 Y974 JKX registered?

Y974 JKX is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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