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A17 SXY

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,365 mi
Last recorded113,365 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SXY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 113,365 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to see pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower radius arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shocker covers corroded and holed

Rear both sides rear inner sills corroded and weak

surface corrosion to steel brake pipes and fuel pipes

underside of vehicle in dirty condition

Pass 22 May 2024 112,184 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both sides rear shocker covers corroded and insecure

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to brake master cylinder

corrosion to underside of vehicle

fuel pipes corroded

passenger seat slightly insecure

underside of vehicle in dirty condition

Pass 17 Mar 2023 110,761 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both sides rear of chassis coroded and rear suspension components

Both sides rear shocker covers corroded and holed

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides front Strong advise O/S/F (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both sided rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust joint corroded and fire ring split

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all main fuel lines to rear ()

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop both UJ's (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear radius arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to brake master

underside of vehicle in dirty condition

Pass 14 Feb 2022 109,869 miles

Both rear shocker covers corroded and insecure and top shocker bushes deteriorated

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

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

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

underside of vehicle in dirty condition

Pass 18 Nov 2020 108,541 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Both rear floor to body mounts have surface corrossion

Pass 18 Sep 2019 107,180 miles

All metal brake pipes covered in grease

Rear axle has surface corrossion

Pass 8 Oct 2018 105,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle has surface corrossion

Pass 25 Oct 2017 103,873 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 100,096 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Underside of vehicle dirty/muddy

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 100,096 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Underside of vehicle dirty/muddy

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 96,655 miles

brake, fuel and body/chassis have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2014 92,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 85,981 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 80,886 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 80,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,200 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 76,200 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2010 68,308 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 57,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2008 43,768 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 73,443 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 73,443 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 50,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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A17 SXY is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A17 SXY, 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 A17 SXY registered?

A17 SXY is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is A17 SXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 SXY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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