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AO03 AVE

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,042 mi
Last recorded100,042 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 AVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2018 100,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp lenses slight faded

Fail 18 Jun 2018 100,019 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 89,689 miles

Both front out riggers have some surface rust near body mounts

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Front to rear brake pipes showing signs of rust

Front tyres perished and worn close to the legal limit

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 79,183 miles

All four tyres are perished on tread area

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel filter corroded

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded Offside front and both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 79,183 miles

All four tyres are perished on tread area

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel filter corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Offside front and both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 68,369 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 65,182 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,949 miles

FRONT DISCS RUSTED

PADS LOW

Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,686 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded on inner face

fuel filter corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 43,917 miles

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 20 May 2009 35,659 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 29,231 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to part

Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,360 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 27,667 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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AO03 AVE is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol 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 AO03 AVE, 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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AO03 AVE is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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