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AK53 YCY

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,480 mi
Last recorded64,480 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,480 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn close to wear indicator and close to legal limit

rear exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak (sump plug)

rear exhaust tailpipe missing

Fail 18 Apr 2013 55,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

a mixture of steel and alloy wheels fitted to vehicle but not across an axle

end of exhaust appears to be missing

front registration plate slightly insecure

offside windscreen washer partially blocked

Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

a mixture of steel and alloy wheels fitted to vehicle but not across an axle

end of exhaust appears to be missing

front registration plate slightly insecure

offside windscreen washer partially blocked

Fail 9 May 2012 49,954 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 49,954 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 46,287 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

commercial van tyre fitted to o/s/r

n/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,357 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,401 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,700 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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AK53 YCY is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AK53 YCY, 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 AK53 YCY registered?

AK53 YCY is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AK53 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 YCY shows 12 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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