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YE51 VAJ

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

81,132 mi
Last recorded81,132 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 VAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2014 81,132 miles

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

diesel staining on fuel tank

Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,409 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 76,409 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,771 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 71,755 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Propshaft component defective

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

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

front discs excessivly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 67,224 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 67,224 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 61,588 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 61,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 56,185 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 56,180 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 50,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 43,996 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 38,149 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 38,254 miles

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

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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YE51 VAJ is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YE51 VAJ, 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 YE51 VAJ registered?

YE51 VAJ is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is YE51 VAJ safe to buy?

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