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AK51 GXP

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,216 mi
Last recorded94,216 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GXP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 94,216 miles

Both rear shocks absorbers seem weak but still working

Exhaust front joint is deteriorated

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to check condition of sills due to fitted covers

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2018 94,167 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shock bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis

exhaust system corroded

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 4 Jul 2018 94,157 miles

Exhaust system insecure cat flange excess corroded only one bolt holding on (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged metal pipe which is part of the flexi hose excess corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged metal pipe which is part of the flexi hose excess corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering osf inner sill excess corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shock bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis

exhaust system corroded

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 3 Jul 2017 93,038 miles

battery terminals loose

engine oil sump leaking oil

Pass 16 Jun 2016 90,683 miles

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 85,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,889 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear on chassis

Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,811 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)

n/s/r tyre low tread

underbody/chassis corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,980 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2010 69,298 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 69,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,451 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low in centre.

Fail 2 Jan 2009 56,450 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low in centre.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,522 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,740 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 34,985 miles

Slight movement in rear propshaft front universal joint

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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AK51 GXP is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AK51 GXP, 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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AK51 GXP is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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