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AY51 AXJ

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,030 mi
Last recorded77,030 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 77,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately bracket to axle re-plated but welding not very good but still secure (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

small engine oil leak

various slight corrosion of fuel pipes at rear

Fail 3 Aug 2016 77,022 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger rubber broken (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe hanger rotted away (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately bracket to axle re-plated but welding not very good but still secure (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

small engine oil leak

various slight corrosion of fuel pipes at rear

Pass 15 Aug 2015 72,928 miles

Oil leak

Steering rack noisy.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 72,928 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering rack noisy.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,535 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 57,229 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 51,330 miles

ALL TYRES BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD AREA ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded in several places

Fail 19 Nov 2012 51,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

ALL TYRES BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD AREA ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded in several places

Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,455 miles

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

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

INNER SURFACES OF BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

TYRE TREADS PERISHED

Pass 5 Oct 2010 37,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

INNER SURFACES OF BOTH FRONT DISCS PARTIALLY CORRODED

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,885 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,108 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight corrosion on all brake pipes at rear.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,199 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,066 miles

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

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 AXJ is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY51 AXJ, 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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AY51 AXJ is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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