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AP51 YUB

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

150,586 mi
Last recorded150,586 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2019 150,586 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear drums backing plates damp

Pass 10 Jul 2018 148,371 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

fuel filter corroded slightly damp

Fail 3 Jul 2018 148,311 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres worn on edges

fuel filter corroded slightly damp

Pass 25 Aug 2017 145,641 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear chassis rusty

rear hubs damp

Fail 2 Aug 2017 145,635 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gross member (6.1.D.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear hubs damp

Pass 27 Jun 2016 141,430 miles

Nearside Front body mount corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2016 141,424 miles

Emissions not tested major leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front body mount corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 140,500 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2015 140,494 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 136,216 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no back seats

Fail 29 May 2014 136,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

no back seats

Pass 28 May 2013 119,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f lower ball joint squeeks

Fail 23 May 2013 119,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f lower ball joint squeeks

Pass 30 May 2012 102,415 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 29 May 2012 108,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 May 2011 85,706 miles

center exhaust cracked

Pass 8 May 2010 76,177 miles

o/sr tyre perished

Fail 5 May 2010 76,172 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/sr tyre perished

Pass 5 May 2009 71,330 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 2 May 2009 52,170 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 64,871 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 58,788 miles

rear brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,236 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 YUB is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 YUB, 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 YUB is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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