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AO03 OFK

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,584 mi
Last recorded124,584 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OFK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 124,584 miles

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

engine light on

roof very poor

Fail 15 May 2014 124,549 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

engine light on

roof very poor

Pass 10 May 2013 113,344 miles

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

tow ball removed

Pass 3 Apr 2012 99,842 miles

Child seat nearside rear

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 99,833 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat nearside front

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 89,279 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 89,274 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,317 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 76,298 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

handbrake high oil low front tyres worn on edges exhaust rattle & slight bloe & crumbly

Pass 28 Jan 2009 50,428 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 50,420 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 46,788 miles

o/s front brake sticking

Pass 24 Mar 2007 37,554 miles

all tyres are starting to perish on edges of tread,

Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,405 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 OFK is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OFK, 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 OFK is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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