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AF03 NPY

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,522 mi
Last recorded102,522 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 NPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 102,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 102,522 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 101,983 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 101,495 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 101,485 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2022 101,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 98,390 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 98,316 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 31 Oct 2020 96,133 miles

Offside Front brake is slightly binding

offside and nearside shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 93,340 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 93,220 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill along full length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill along full length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill along full length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill along full length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE IMBALANCE ONLY JUST PASSED

offside and nearside REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS CORRODED

Pass 15 Aug 2018 87,854 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 81,113 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 74,317 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 74,317 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brakepipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe on loader valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,533 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,907 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 63,820 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,895 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,733 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,965 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 41,965 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,141 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,719 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,719 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 20,384 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,384 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 16,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,248 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 12,745 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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AF03 NPY is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF03 NPY, 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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AF03 NPY is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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