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A12 HBK

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,242 mi
Last recorded49,242 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 49,242 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 47,401 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 47,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 44,997 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 42,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 41,029 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 41,029 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre exhaust pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired nearside and offside sills (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside shock absorbers corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2022 40,993 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle sticking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

both rear shockers corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 38,692 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 36,813 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 32,823 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 28,885 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 28,885 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both inner sills corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 26,720 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 25,117 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 25,117 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2015 22,601 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 20,941 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 19,480 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 17,681 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 17,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 14,671 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 12,173 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 10,654 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 9,095 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 7,806 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 6,226 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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A12 HBK is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 A12 HBK, 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 A12 HBK registered?

A12 HBK is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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