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A6 BHY

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,564 mi
Last recorded112,564 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 BHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2018 112,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 106,360 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 99,671 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 99,671 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 95,104 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 91,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 91,916 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 87,948 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 83,909 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,333 miles

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

advise front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,616 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 71,099 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 71,099 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 66,334 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 66,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2005 49,593 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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A6 BHY is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A6 BHY, 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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What year was A6 BHY registered?

A6 BHY is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is A6 BHY safe to buy?

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