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AY51 NTL

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,697 mi
Last recorded124,697 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 NTL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 124,697 miles

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 5 Jul 2017 124,695 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 13 Jun 2016 118,193 miles

front number plate deteriorating

slight lift front ball joints

Fail 6 Jun 2016 118,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front number plate deteriorating

slight lift front ball joints

Pass 12 Jun 2015 112,087 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

front reg plate damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2014 106,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust system deterioated

Pass 11 Jun 2013 100,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,122 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 93,122 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 85,835 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres cut of on inside of tread pattern (bald) tracking out?

n/s rear tyre has cuts in one 20mm long deep enough to reach cords(legal limit 25mm)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 79,534 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 64,949 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 53,585 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 50,117 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 45,637 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 NTL is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NTL, 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 NTL is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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