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AO51 EKW

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,114 mi
Last recorded87,114 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 87,114 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 75,758 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 75,283 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,696 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 74,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,068 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 74,068 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle weaker (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 73,344 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,566 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,898 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 71,898 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 70,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,674 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,961 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,999 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2008 62,288 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 56,304 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 56,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 45,530 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EKW is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 EKW registered?

AO51 EKW is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AO51 EKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 EKW shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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