BJ51 EPX

2001 SUZUKI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SUZUKI
Year
2001
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1328 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 14 December 2016
Last recorded mileage
66,629 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2001 Suzuki has 20 MOT tests on record with a 55% pass rate and 66,629 miles. The mileage trajectory also reveals a significant decrease in 2008, raising serious concerns about odometer integrity.

The mileage decreased from 77,591 miles in Dec 2007 to 54,115 miles in Dec 2008, indicating a possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Dec 2007 (77,591 mi) and Dec 2008 (54,115 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
  • Mileage decreased significantly between Dec 2007 (77,591 mi) and Dec 2008 (54,115 mi).
  • Brakes failed 17 times with 12 related advisories, indicating chronic neglect.
  • Exhaust system failed 4 times with 2 advisories, showing a recurring and unresolved issue.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a consistent annual mileage of 8,457 miles, matching UK average.
  • The car has a long, unbroken MOT history since its first test in 2001.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories are present, suggesting the owner has been addressing issues.

Mileage history

Sep 2005: 66,629 mi FAILSep 2005: 66,629 mi PASSSep 2006: 68,588 mi PASSDec 2007: 77,591 mi PASSDec 2008: 54,115 mi FAILDec 2008: 54,115 mi PASSNov 2009: 91,399 mi FAILNov 2009: 91,399 mi PASSDec 2010: 98,742 mi FAILDec 2010: 98,745 mi PASSNov 2011: 105,279 mi FAILDec 2011: 105,429 mi PASSNov 2012: 111,402 mi FAILNov 2012: 111,402 mi PASSNov 2013: 115,060 mi FAILNov 2013: 115,063 mi PASSNov 2014: 119,494 mi FAILDec 2014: 120,017 mi PASSDec 2015: 126,384 mi FAILDec 2015: 126,540 mi PASS127k90k54kSep 2005Dec 2015

MOT test history — 11/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2005 FAIL 66,629 mi
FAIL Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Sep 2005 PASS 66,629 mi None recorded
Sep 2006 PASS 68,588 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Dec 2007 PASS 77,591 mi
USER ENTERED rear box exhaust corroded
Dec 2008 FAIL 54,115 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FAIL Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Dec 2008 PASS 54,115 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 FAIL 91,399 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
ADVISORY Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nov 2009 PASS 91,399 mi
ADVISORY Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Dec 2010 FAIL 98,742 mi
FAIL Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
USER ENTERED Fuel pipe/s corroded
Dec 2010 PASS 98,745 mi
USER ENTERED Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nov 2011 FAIL 105,279 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
USER ENTERED fluid leak around offside rear brake drum
Dec 2011 PASS 105,429 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
USER ENTERED fluid leak around offside rear brake drum
Nov 2012 FAIL 111,402 mi
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
USER ENTERED Fuel pipe/s corroded
USER ENTERED fluid leak around o/s/r brake drum
Nov 2012 PASS 111,402 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
USER ENTERED Fuel pipe/s corroded
USER ENTERED fluid leak around o/s/r brake drum
Nov 2013 FAIL 115,060 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
FAIL Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
USER ENTERED Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nov 2013 PASS 115,063 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
USER ENTERED Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nov 2014 FAIL 119,494 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FAIL Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
USER ENTERED outer sill covers fitted
USER ENTERED corrosion behind both headlights
USER ENTERED rear seat belts not tested (seats folded)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Dec 2014 PASS 120,017 mi
USER ENTERED Fuel pipe/s corroded
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Corrosion behind both headlights
USER ENTERED Rear seat belts not tested (seats folded)
USER ENTERED Outer sill covers fitted
Dec 2015 FAIL 126,384 mi
FAIL rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
FAIL Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed & corroded (5.2.6)
ADVISORY outer sill covers fitted
Dec 2015 PASS 126,540 mi
ADVISORY outer sill covers fitted

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