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AO51 CNF

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,271 mi
Last recorded81,271 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 81,271 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

rear door handel damage

Fail 14 May 2014 81,271 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

rear door handel damage

Pass 30 May 2013 70,532 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 70,481 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

all tyres near/on limit

c/v gaiters perished

exhaust,floor/chassis/sill seams-corroded

n/s wing repeater lens missing,rear door handle broken

rear brake pipes corroded,o/s/r slight distortion,fronts binding,handbrake travel

Pass 30 May 2012 62,795 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 55,426 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 55,422 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2010 49,093 miles

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,481 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 43,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/rear tyre cracked on side

rear door handle broke

Fail 11 Jan 2008 37,418 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 37,418 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

tyres 215/65r16 †n.s.f 4.5mm †o.s.f 3.6mm †o.s.r 2.5mm worn on outer edge. †n.s.r 6.1mm † † †front brake disc's corroddred from standing.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 29,360 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 CNF is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CNF, 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 CNF is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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