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YT51 WEA

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

59,256 mi
Last recorded59,256 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 WEA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,256 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 59,243 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust box missing! (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on the axle as marked. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 52,876 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 52,875 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 50,971 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s and o/s inner sils corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 50,967 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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s and o/s inner sils corroded

worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 49,262 miles

engine check light on

Fail 24 Nov 2014 49,262 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

engine check light on

Pass 4 Nov 2013 47,490 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 47,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 45,957 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 45,951 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,762 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 38,919 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

nearside front brake holding on slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2009 34,034 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 34,018 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 33,978 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,175 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,151 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 28,131 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 24,330 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 16,136 miles

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)

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 WEA 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 59.1%.

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 WEA, 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 YT51 WEA registered?

YT51 WEA is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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