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A16 VLC

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,379 mi
Last recorded81,379 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 81,379 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front CAT Flange rusty and very weak. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 79,061 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear chassis slightly corroded.

Rear tyres perished slightly

Various engine oil and transmission oil leaks, front and rear.

Fail 6 Sep 2017 79,061 miles

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear chassis slightly corroded.

Rear tyres perished slightly

Various engine oil and transmission oil leaks, front and rear.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 76,787 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rear on across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

Rear diff pinion seal leaking slightly.

brake fluid level low

o/s & n/s wiper blades split

Pass 26 Aug 2015 71,277 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,980 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,077 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 42,200 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 42,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

rear seats missing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,288 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,240 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,373 miles

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

o/s front o/s rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,425 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,347 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 12,834 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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A16 VLC is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A16 VLC, 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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A16 VLC is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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