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AO03 FPK

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 2736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,948 mi
Last recorded185,948 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FPK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,736cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 185,948 miles

EML on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 185,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

EML on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 176,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 165,577 miles

EML illuminated

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit and heavily on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit and heavily on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 157,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front exhaust join corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 150,532 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 150,532 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 138,265 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 120,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 89,278 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,095 miles

Both front outer cv gaiters perished.

Rear wiper blade split.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Travel in handbrake.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 83,095 miles

Both front outer cv gaiters perished.

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 74,012 miles

Both front outer cv gaiters perished.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,111 miles

Both front outer cv gaiters perished.

Front brake pads on limit.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,627 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,075 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 46,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,133 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,854 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,915 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 35,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,526 miles

Centre Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,397 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,329 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 FPK is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 2,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FPK, 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 FPK is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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