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YH51 OVP

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,260 mi
Last recorded105,260 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 OVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 105,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 105,257 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 103,646 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 103,646 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 95,972 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 90,718 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 90,707 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested not tested due to brake pipes leaking heavy (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running along inner chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system running along inner chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above flexy pipe, border line (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running along rear axle beam, border line (1.1.11 (c))

both front inner lower body seals corroding

Pass 12 May 2017 86,797 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 86,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 78,577 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 74,416 miles

MIL light indicates a fault

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,260 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 69,765 miles

front to rear steel brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 10 May 2012 67,656 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 59,347 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 59,347 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 51,835 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 May 2010 51,835 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2008 48,631 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 46,120 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 40,025 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 34,247 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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YH51 OVP is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YH51 OVP, 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 YH51 OVP registered?

YH51 OVP is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is YH51 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 OVP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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