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2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,392 mi
Last recorded116,392 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 CFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 116,392 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0 ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 101,997 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm,perished and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,828 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 91,552 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 91,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 85,392 miles

Both front brakes are binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 85,392 miles

Both front brakes are binding slightly

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 78,122 miles

Exhaust flang is corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam tell tale light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,341 miles

Offside front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,107 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,345 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 52,479 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,656 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 38,936 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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AO51 CFU is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AO51 CFU, 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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AO51 CFU is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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