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AP51 WSK

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,005 mi
Last recorded118,005 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 WSK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 118,005 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lenses deteriorating! (1.7.5a)

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating!

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished on inner sidewall!

Offside Rear tyre perished!

Oil leak ()

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.4.A.2e)

sticker centre of screen - out of wiper sweep 'affecting drivers view'!

Fail 11 Jan 2017 117,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lenses deteriorating! (1.7.5a)

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating!

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished on inner sidewall!

Offside Rear tyre perished!

Oil leak ()

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.4.A.2e)

sticker centre of screen - out of wiper sweep 'affecting drivers view'!

Pass 26 Jan 2016 114,931 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lenses deteriorating! (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear seat bases missing at time of test!

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.4.A.2e)

oil leaks!

Fail 18 Jan 2016 114,886 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle offside lower (3.7.D.2b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lenses deteriorating! (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp did not work until taped but ok now!

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear seat bases missing at time of test!

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.4.A.2e)

head lamp remote reset to check aims!

oil leaks!

roof bar cross rails insecure!

Pass 23 Dec 2014 111,659 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drivers seatbelt stalk/latch loose on fixing bolt but secure!(needs access to bolt to check).

nearside headlamp fixing broken/lamp slightly loose but satisfactory!

Fail 19 Dec 2014 111,635 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drivers seatbelt stalk/latch loose on fixing bolt but secure!(needs access to bolt to check).

nearside headlamp fixing broken/lamp slightly loose but satisfactory!

Pass 20 Jan 2014 108,310 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 101,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust cat flanges deteriorated!

Pass 4 Jan 2013 101,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust cat flanges deteriorated!

Pass 23 Jan 2012 97,134 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 97,128 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

offside wiper blade splitting!

Pass 10 Jan 2011 94,984 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 94,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 88,054 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 79,371 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 66,324 miles

Advise fuel filter poor condition

Advise possible low front pads

Advise rear prop front joint worn

Pass 9 May 2007 63,199 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 63,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 10 May 2006 55,930 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 55,797 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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AP51 WSK is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AP51 WSK, 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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AP51 WSK is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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