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AO51 CNU

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,324 mi
Last recorded121,324 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 CNU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 121,324 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

surface rust underneath

Fail 12 Aug 2016 121,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill has 4 holes (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

surface rust underneath

Pass 19 Aug 2015 118,666 miles

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

Nearside UNDERSILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

SURFACE CORROSSION TO BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS

both rear shock shrouds corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 111,336 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SHROUDS CORRODED/ENG MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 111,332 miles

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

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

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

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SHROUDS CORRODED/ENG MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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 5 Aug 2013 103,734 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FRONT PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

REAR SHOCK SHROUDS CORRODED

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 103,734 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FRONT PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

REAR SHOCK SHROUDS CORRODED

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 95,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 86,775 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 86,775 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 84,994 miles

cover missing of n/side indicator missing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 77,537 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 70,397 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 63,364 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 51,759 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 CNU is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CNU, 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 CNU registered?

AO51 CNU is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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