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A10 KCL

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,530 mi
Last recorded163,530 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 KCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 163,530 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 163,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 162,896 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 162,880 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jul 2023 162,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

STEERING LOCK NOT WORKING

Pass 7 Jun 2022 160,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

rear of both sills very rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2021 155,535 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 151,910 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seats removed at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2019 147,862 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 144,157 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 139,014 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 132,614 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 126,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

os sill coroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 120,365 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 114,601 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 108,338 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 101,871 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 94,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 94,409 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 85,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 76,967 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 66,113 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 55,113 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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A10 KCL is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 72,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A10 KCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A10 KCL is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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