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AY51 AYU

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,474 mi
Last recorded59,474 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,474 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 59,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 53,052 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 52,545 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 51,490 miles

advice slight oil leak's from engine.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,441 miles

1.advice both rear tyre's cracking.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 48,373 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2012 46,608 miles

1.advice both rear tyre's outer wall cracking.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 46,608 miles

1.advice both rear tyre's outer wall cracking.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 44,130 miles

both rear tyres wall started to crack on outer walls

Fail 10 Nov 2010 41,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 41,724 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,186 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 33,655 miles

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,567 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 28,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres have ageing cracks

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 AYU is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AYU, 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 AYU registered?

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

Is AY51 AYU safe to buy?

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