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AY51 AYS

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,423 mi
Last recorded165,423 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 AYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2014 165,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2013 150,566 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 134,430 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 118,867 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 106,041 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front bull bar loose

Pass 23 Sep 2009 91,061 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 68,392 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 55,441 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 52,694 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 AYS is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AYS, 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 AYS registered?

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

Is AY51 AYS safe to buy?

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