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YT51 FJY

2001 Suzuki Vitara

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,112 mi
Last recorded86,112 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 FJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2023 86,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounting piont (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside front tyre cracked between treads and worn on edge

Pass 25 Jan 2022 84,653 miles

offside front tyre cracked between treads

Pass 12 Feb 2021 83,688 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 82,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 79,800 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 75,515 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 75,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 71,538 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 71,494 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 68,525 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 68,503 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,224 miles

adv light play in front hubs

adv some play in steering box

Fail 13 Jun 2012 63,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

adv light play in front hubs

adv some play in steering box

Pass 21 May 2011 53,296 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 43,359 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 43,358 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 40,732 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 39,101 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 39,053 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

wipers split

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

brake pedal free travel

n/s front inner cv gaitor split

parking brake low efficiency

windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,501 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 26,100 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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YT51 FJY is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YT51 FJY, 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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YT51 FJY is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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