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AX51 HVV

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,703 mi
Last recorded118,703 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 HVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 118,703 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill/rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/cannot fully inspect sill covers fitted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very close 2mm /also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 118,259 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 117,208 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear have surface cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 117,181 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no visible beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear have surface cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 115,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, beam images becoming poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f, both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted as standard

Fail 11 Oct 2018 115,143 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, beam images becoming poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f, both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted as standard

Pass 10 Oct 2017 112,516 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear edge of arch lip repaired

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount,not excessive (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear shock shroud corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts and o/s/r on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

rear suspension components corroded,not excessive

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Oct 2017 112,512 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe into compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from compensator into rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear edge of arch lip repaired

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount,not excessive (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear shock shroud corroded

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking,not exposing cords

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts and o/s/r on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

rear suspension components corroded,not excessive

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2016 110,280 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 110,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 106,665 miles

Rear metal brake pipes across axle surface corrosion.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 106,665 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear metal brake pipes across axle surface corrosion.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 102,947 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Offside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded.

Slight blow on exhaust at joint behind catalyst.

Towbar ball hitch removed prior to test.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 99,527 miles

Exhaust joint after catalyst corroded, but not perforated.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Tow hitch removed prior to testing.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 94,119 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust front sections starting to deterioate

Fail 8 Sep 2012 94,063 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust front sections starting to deterioate

Pass 11 Oct 2011 90,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 85,441 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 74,410 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 71,645 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 65,658 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 58,608 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 12,336 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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AX51 HVV is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AX51 HVV, 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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AX51 HVV is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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