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AY51 FRX

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 2736cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,765 mi
Last recorded102,765 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FRX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,736cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 102,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

covered in underseal

Pass 17 Oct 2024 102,192 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 102,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 101,273 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 101,271 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Oct 2023 101,271 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 100,103 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 99,176 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 98,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 17 Oct 2019 97,141 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 95,114 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 95,111 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,002 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 93,000 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 90,789 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 13 Oct 2015 88,065 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 85,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 83,070 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 71,763 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 66,116 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,116 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 58,877 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 58,876 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,916 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,363 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 44,363 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,034 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 FRX is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 2,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FRX, 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 FRX registered?

AY51 FRX is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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