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AO51 CJU

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,717 mi
Last recorded125,717 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 CJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 125,717 miles

both rear brakes fluctuating slightly during brake test

on full lock front tyres making light contact with chassis

os/f inner sill corroded and holed

os/r lower shock absorber bush deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorated but clearing screen

Fail 20 Nov 2015 125,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

both rear brakes fluctuating slightly during brake test

on full lock front tyres making light contact with chassis

os/f inner sill corroded and holed

os/r lower shock absorber bush deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorated but clearing screen

Pass 17 Jun 2014 125,061 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 125,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml on

Pass 16 Apr 2013 120,433 miles

front tyres have been fouling chasis

handbrake lever has travel

Fail 15 Apr 2013 120,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres have been fouling chassis rails

Pass 17 Apr 2012 112,202 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 112,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 100,946 miles

centre brake light has one led out

Pass 4 Mar 2010 89,321 miles

2 chips in windscreen outside zone 'a'

both front anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2009 80,971 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 80,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 72,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre getting low on tread on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2008 72,982 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre getting low on tread on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2006 48,950 miles

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

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 CJU is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CJU, 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 AO51 CJU registered?

AO51 CJU is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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