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AD03 YME

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,055 mi
Last recorded83,055 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YME
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 83,055 miles

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

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2021 83,053 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2019 82,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

chassis rusty both sides at front

floor rusty at rear seat fixings

under side very rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2018 80,742 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front chassis rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2017 77,239 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 77,237 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/side chassis next to anti-roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 73,062 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 69,824 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 69,821 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 65,705 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 65,644 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 62,767 miles

wipers smearing

all tyres perished

eml light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,422 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 51,257 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 45,004 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 33,597 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 26,398 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 26,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 18,183 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 9,132 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 9,079 miles

offside wiper blade split.

Fail 26 Sep 2006 9,079 miles

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

offside wiper blade split.

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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AD03 YME is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD03 YME, 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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AD03 YME is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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