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AY51 AXC

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,108 mi
Last recorded54,108 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 AXC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,108 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,605 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 51,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 48,069 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 48,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,032 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,015 miles

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

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

minor cracking on o/s front tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2012 38,015 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

minor cracking on o/s front tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2009 36,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,039 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,139 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 95,129 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,371 miles

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

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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AY51 AXC is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AY51 AXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY51 AXC?

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What year was AY51 AXC registered?

AY51 AXC is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is AY51 AXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 AXC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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