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AO51 CHF

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,420 mi
Last recorded85,420 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 CHF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2019 85,420 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure front (4.7.1 (c) (i))

n/s rear shocker caseing corroded

very very rusty under vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2018 77,018 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,856 miles

Body has slight corrosion all lower (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear seat belts not tested as vehicle being used as a van

Fail 19 Jul 2017 73,677 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion all lower (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill has hole (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill rotten (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear seat belts not tested as vehicle being used as a van

Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,149 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

tyres cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2016 68,149 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

tyres cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2014 61,446 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,242 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,316 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 44,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 33,151 miles

exhaust starting to corrode.

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 1 May 2010 33,151 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust starting to corrode.

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,035 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 18,602 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 18,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,948 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 CHF 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 AO51 CHF, 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 CHF is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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