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AO51 EJZ

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

230,450 mi
Last recorded230,450 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 EJZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 230,450 miles

Body damage to OSF

Corrosion on underside

Headlights discoloured

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Drum corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Drum corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion on Rear wheel arches

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 225,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside headlight discoloured

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 225,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside headlight discoloured

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 206,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body damage to corner

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Shock Absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Shock Absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2018 206,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body damage to corner

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Shock Absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Shock Absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 189,476 miles

Corrosion on underside

Damage to NSF wing mirror

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

High brake imbalance

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 189,476 miles

Corrosion on underside

Damage to NSF wing mirror

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

High brake imbalance

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 175,251 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

segment of centre stop light inop

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 5 Oct 2015 163,581 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 163,581 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 146,835 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 121,884 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 108,095 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 96,929 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges,both bottom ball joints have minor lift,

Pass 30 Sep 2010 86,524 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 79,143 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 68,555 miles

front tyres worn low on edges of tread,

Pass 9 Oct 2007 58,750 miles

rear tyres low tread.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 49,475 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 EJZ is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EJZ, 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 EJZ is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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