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A14 NAT

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,170 mi
Last recorded98,170 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 NAT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 98,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 98,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 86,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

chassis as general corrosion all over front to rear

Pass 9 Nov 2023 80,705 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside and Nearside body mounts prescribed area corroded but not excessive.

Fail 3 Nov 2023 80,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside and Nearside body mounts prescribed area corroded but not excessive.

Pass 31 Oct 2022 75,163 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 75,163 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 69,150 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 65,466 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 65,465 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 61,596 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 58,273 miles

Front offside & nearside front CV gaiters deteriorating/cracking.

Fail 24 Sep 2018 58,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis(near anti mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front offside & nearside front CV gaiters deteriorating/cracking.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 53,697 miles

Offside & nearside front CV gaiters cracking.

Offside & nearside front brakes, slight binding.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 49,143 miles

Front exhaust section heavy corroded.

Offside & nearside front, CV gaiters deteriorating.

Offside front tyre worn/cracking.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn/cracking

Front Exhaust section heavily corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 41,222 miles

Front exhaust section/joint heavily corroded.

Offside & nearside front wiper blades starting to tear.

Offside front tyre worn/cracking.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,743 miles

Front tyres worn/cracking.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,505 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

rear bumper is slightly damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,598 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

rear bumper is damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2010 24,459 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 20,739 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 20,739 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,364 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 13,643 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,531 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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A14 NAT is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NAT, 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 NAT registered?

A14 NAT is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for A14 NAT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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