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AK53 YDA

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,065 mi
Last recorded98,065 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YDA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 98,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear number plate obscured slightly by tow bar

Fail 25 Mar 2017 98,065 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sills (at rear) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour orange cover missing (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear number plate obscured slightly by tow bar

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,927 miles

Em lamp on

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

O/S/F outer cv gator starting to perish

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

o/s outer cill starting to corrode

several brake pipes on rear are covered in copper grease

slight bind N/S/F brake

Pass 3 Jun 2015 84,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

mil light on

Fail 26 May 2015 84,739 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

mil light on

Pass 29 May 2014 74,449 miles

front exhaurst connection to catalist roton and brocken.

near side front drive shaft gaiter perished.

off side front brake slightly binding.

Fail 28 May 2014 74,446 miles

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

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

front exhaurst connection to catalist roton and brocken.

near side front drive shaft gaiter perished.

off side front brake slightly binding.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 62,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

esses brake flued round brake marster cylinder.

front exhaurst pip flange corroeded

nail in off side front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,535 miles

esses brake flued round brake marster cylinder.

front exhaurst pip flange corroeded

nail in off side front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,400 miles

tow bar fittings and associates missing at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2011 49,026 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 43,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 43,188 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,913 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,035 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,781 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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AK53 YDA is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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