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251 WPC

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 2736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,638 mi
Last recorded101,638 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration251 WPC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,736cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 101,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 97,774 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 95,516 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 95,516 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 94,180 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 91,510 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 91,508 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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 28 Mar 2018 86,068 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 86,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 80,779 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 80,777 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,469 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,342 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,973 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 59,973 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 51,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2011 38,168 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 38,168 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,983 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,828 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,568 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,253 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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251 WPC is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 2,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 67,953 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 251 WPC, 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 23 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 251 WPC registered?

251 WPC is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is 251 WPC safe to buy?

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