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AO03 RYH

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,877 mi
Last recorded120,877 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 RYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 120,877 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 120,877 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended retainer defective (7.1.2 (d))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 112,754 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 112,745 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 107,212 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 101,165 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 101,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 93,126 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 82,707 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 82,704 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,022 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 61,788 miles

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Aug 2012 61,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,183 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 53,183 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,095 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 51,791 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 46,278 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 40,239 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 35,265 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 33,020 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 25,382 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 RYH is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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