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AO51 CMU

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,610 mi
Last recorded75,610 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 CMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 75,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded/detreriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers are fitted

Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 75,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust system insecure 2 mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded/detreriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers are fitted

Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 66,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joiner is corroded, catalyst to catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers are fitted

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Pass 10 May 2018 59,483 miles

Front Lower anti-roll bar bushes are starting to deteriorate/split

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Front catalyst to catalyst joiner is corroded

Nearside Front brake is slightly binding

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

Outer sill covers are fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 54,656 miles

Both side outer sill covers fitted obscuring view

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,110 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 51,110 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 46,660 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,973 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,736 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,120 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,087 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,592 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,703 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 31,556 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,435 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 CMU is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CMU, 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 CMU registered?

AO51 CMU is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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