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A8 CYB

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,553 mi
Last recorded127,553 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 127,553 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 127,544 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 118,764 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 118,674 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 111,168 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 102,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 93,158 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 85,568 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 77,254 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 67,997 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 58,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 49,783 miles

n/s windscreen wiper blade split at one end only

Pass 1 Sep 2007 35,671 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 35,671 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,962 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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A8 CYB is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A8 CYB, 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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A8 CYB is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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