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AY51 VBU

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,333 mi
Last recorded81,333 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 81,333 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 81,333 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 81,018 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 79,282 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 77,817 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 73,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 66,919 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 63,838 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 59,258 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,677 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 48,265 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 35,754 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 VBU is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY51 VBU registered?

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

Is AY51 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 VBU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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