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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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 ()
Offside Front brake is slightly binding
offside and nearside shock absorber casings corroded
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))
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
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
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)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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