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AY51 DYD

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,946 mi
Last recorded83,946 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 DYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 83,946 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 83,939 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 81,977 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 80,209 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion at rear of inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 78,164 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 76,575 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 74,844 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear of inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear of inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 72,721 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 69,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 67,914 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 65,379 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 60,751 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 19 May 2014 56,476 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,185 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,702 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,178 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,428 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,507 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,846 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 50,172 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 49,425 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 49,425 miles

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 DYD is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DYD, 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 DYD registered?

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

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