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AO51 JWE

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,318 mi
Last recorded123,318 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 JWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 123,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 123,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 123,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 121,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 116,417 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 110,692 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 109,181 miles

Both front headlamps have product on lens

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 107,327 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 105,071 miles

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 27 Sep 2017 102,092 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 98,862 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,620 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 91,639 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 87,093 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,842 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 77,656 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 73,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 69,217 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 59,863 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 55,550 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2007 55,550 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,987 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 42,770 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 JWE is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JWE, 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 JWE registered?

AO51 JWE is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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