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AO51 ENE

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 2736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,026 mi
Last recorded72,026 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ENE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,736cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,026 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 71,993 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 67,953 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 67,942 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear hanger deteriorated but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 66,334 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 66,333 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Whole length of inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Whole length of inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 64,737 miles

front brake sticking slighty

fuel filter corroded

o/s/r tyre wall cracking on inner wall

slight rusting on o/s inner sill

Fail 12 Jul 2017 64,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake sticking slighty

fuel filter corroded

o/s/r tyre wall cracking on inner wall

slight rusting on o/s inner sill

Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,152 miles

Body has slight corrosion various (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

eml on dash

Fail 1 Jul 2016 62,118 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion various (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

eml on dash

Pass 17 Jul 2015 57,875 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 53,086 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 53,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,215 miles

ecu light on (potential fail item in future)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 51,189 miles

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

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

ecu light on (potential fail item in future)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,712 miles

Injection system fault warning lamp `on`

N/S Windscreen washer not 100%

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,083 miles

Wipers not 100%

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

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Injection system warning lamp `on`

N/S washer jet partly inop.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,215 miles

Front brake discs pitted slightly.

N/S front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

O/S front tyre worn heavily on inner edge.

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

Oil leak from engine.

Slight oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,854 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 33,749 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 33,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,199 miles

front pads seem low.

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 ENE is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 2,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 ENE, 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 ENE is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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