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AC03 BKA

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,428 mi
Last recorded90,428 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 90,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2020 88,163 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 82,090 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,504 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 77,475 miles

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

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65/16 2mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre wall perished & cracked tyre cracked around tread area

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,064 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 69,439 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link joint worn

Pass 28 Sep 2013 67,444 miles

front pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Sep 2012 62,502 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges,oil leaks

Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,315 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 59,315 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

high level brake light disconnected

o/s rear lamp lens damaged

oil leaks from engine and rear differtial.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 52,087 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 43,636 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 34,302 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,302 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 25,503 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 13,326 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 6,232 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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AC03 BKA is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AC03 BKA, 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 AC03 BKA registered?

AC03 BKA is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AC03 BKA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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