Official DVLA Record

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Diesel · DX51 ABV

DX51 ABV

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 123,245 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
Year / Origin
2001 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10/02/2017
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
123,245 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/02/2017
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2001
Engine
1997cc

DX51 ABV Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2016
  • 123,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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DX51 ABV Mileage History

  1. 24/08/200668,566 mi
  2. 06/09/200775,356 mi+6,790 mi
  3. 10/09/200880,976 mi+5,620 mi
  4. 23/11/200985,303 mi+4,327 mi
  5. 18/11/201091,417 mi+6,114 mi
  6. 11/01/201297,979 mi+6,562 mi
  7. 17/01/2013104,009 mi+6,030 mi
  8. 22/01/2014109,497 mi+5,488 mi
  9. 11/02/2015115,668 mi+6,171 mi
  10. 28/01/2016123,245 mi+7,577 mi
  11. 06/02/2016123,245 mi

Average of roughly 5,784 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

DX51 ABV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 10:29
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara (DX51 ABV) between August 2006 and February 2016.

The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 February 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)”.

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