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AO03 HJE

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,028 mi
Last recorded106,028 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 106,028 miles

Front seat belts lazy

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust tail pipe broken

Pass 6 Oct 2018 104,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 102,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 98,925 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 98,925 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 97,049 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leaks

Fail 17 Oct 2015 97,032 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front has cut's in tread outer edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 92,177 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,300 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 73,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 73,774 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 68,500 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 62,582 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 57,447 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 48,768 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 38,471 miles

n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f tyres starting to crsck up on sidewalls

Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,056 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 22,220 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 HJE is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJE, 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 AO03 HJE registered?

AO03 HJE is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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