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AK53 YDB

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,893 mi
Last recorded137,893 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 137,893 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 136,832 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 121,287 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 108,129 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 88,854 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 65,711 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 65,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

body damage

Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,703 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 YDB is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YDB, 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 YDB registered?

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

Is AK53 YDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 YDB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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