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AD52 FZV

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,061 mi
Last recorded103,061 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 FZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 103,061 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 102,526 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 102,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 101,475 miles

Front exhaust downpipe / cat mounting flange badly corroded / cracked.

Handbrake travel starting to become excessive.

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

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low.

O/s and N/S outer sills corroded.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet weak.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 98,848 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 94,316 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 89,861 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 89,840 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,289 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 77,916 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,589 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 1 Jul 2013 75,309 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear diff rough

Pass 21 Dec 2012 72,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 72,209 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,701 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 67,701 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,268 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 59,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 59,018 miles

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 16 Jan 2009 55,264 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack up

Pass 10 Jan 2008 53,241 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 46,388 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 46,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 40,615 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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AD52 FZV is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD52 FZV, 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 AD52 FZV registered?

AD52 FZV is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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