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AO03 RYW

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

91,306 mi
Last recorded91,306 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 91,306 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 89,146 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 86,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 84,768 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

all suspension components very rusty/corroded

both chassis rails very rusty/corroded

both outer cv boots very perished

foot brake pedal has travel

Fail 11 Jul 2023 84,768 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

all suspension components very rusty/corroded

both chassis rails very rusty/corroded

both outer cv boots very perished

foot brake pedal has travel

Pass 28 Jul 2022 83,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 81,208 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 79,872 miles

advise osf seat belt frayed on edge

advise surface rust on axle brake pipe

Pass 11 Jul 2019 77,485 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 24 Jul 2018 74,385 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 74,324 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,235 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 69,051 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 63,515 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 63,515 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 59,785 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,927 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,422 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,113 miles

engine warning light on

tow ball removed for test

Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,300 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 42,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,663 miles

advise engine management lamp on

advise front pads look to be getting low

Pass 11 Jun 2009 33,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 21,354 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge †front fog lamps on

Pass 7 Jun 2006 14,017 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RYW is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RYW, 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 RYW registered?

AO03 RYW is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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