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AY51 DYJ

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,712 mi
Last recorded142,712 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 DYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 142,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corrosion , brakes, suspension ,chassis ect

Fail 7 Mar 2019 142,707 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corrosion , brakes, suspension ,chassis ect

Pass 8 Mar 2018 136,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (2.4.A.3)

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

rear shock absorbs have little dampening effect

Fail 8 Mar 2018 136,214 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensor valve area (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (2.4.A.3)

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

rear shock absorbs have little dampening effect

Pass 13 Mar 2017 128,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 120,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

mid exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 111,328 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 111,328 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

middle exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2014 103,558 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2014 103,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 96,233 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,071 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 81,071 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 17,845 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 17,845 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 65,580 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 58,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 50,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 41,723 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 DYJ is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DYJ, 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 DYJ is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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