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AK53 YDN

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,754 mi
Last recorded93,754 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YDN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 93,754 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 93,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 86,864 miles

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 86,864 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

offside rear tyre has an illegal repair to side wall

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,815 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2015 74,815 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,447 miles

light corrosion to nearside rear chassis

light corrosion to offside rear chassis

Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,640 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,341 miles

front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,288 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,702 miles

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

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

Tailgate release handle broken

Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,606 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,121 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 YDN is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YDN, 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 YDN registered?

AK53 YDN is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AK53 YDN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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