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A14 GYD

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,565 mi
Last recorded96,565 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 GYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 96,565 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 95,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 95,166 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 94,846 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,508 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 94,158 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 93,438 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 92,477 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on,

oil leak from engine bay.

Fail 24 Nov 2017 92,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on,

oil leak from engine bay.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 90,034 miles

exhaust cat pipe corroded ind insecure

power steering pipe starting to corode slightly

sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 19 Dec 2014 87,787 miles

eml light on

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2014 87,787 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

eml light on

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 80,129 miles

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

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

engine maagment light on

oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Aug 2013 79,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine maagment light on

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Aug 2012 71,706 miles

wipers worn

Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,127 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to metal to flexible hose at both side front

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Aug 2010 61,337 miles

o/s/f metal brake pipe rusty

oil leak

sill covers fitted

slight blow rear exhuast box

Pass 1 Aug 2009 56,972 miles

Oil leak

brake fluid level slightly low

front pads low

rear indicators slightly affecting sidelights

rear wiper split

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,658 miles

oil leak

rear windscreen wiper rubber is split

sill covers

surface rust on exaust

Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,655 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

surface rust on exhaust

unable to check outer sills due to covers

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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A14 GYD is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A14 GYD, 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 A14 GYD registered?

A14 GYD is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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