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AY51 AYB

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,494 mi
Last recorded65,494 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 AYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,494 miles

front brake pads

Fail 22 Sep 2011 65,494 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads

o/s front tyre wear & splitting

o/s side step insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2010 62,506 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,455 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 68,647 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,126 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,235 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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AY51 AYB is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AYB, 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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What year was AY51 AYB registered?

AY51 AYB is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AY51 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 AYB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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