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AO03 VSK

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,953 mi
Last recorded92,953 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 92,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 92,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 87,596 miles

front pads

inside edge n/s/r tyre

o/s window does not open

o/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/r tyre ageing

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 87,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle floor holed (6.1.B.2)

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

front pads

inside edge n/s/r tyre

o/s window does not open

o/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/r tyre ageing

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 81,511 miles

e.m light

front number plate

o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,742 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f cv boot perished

n/s/r tyre showing signs of ageing

o/s/f seat belt anchorage

slight pulse on the rear lights

Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,918 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 69,918 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel leak

Pass 3 Mar 2012 63,546 miles

front number plate

Fail 3 Mar 2012 63,546 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

front number plate

Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,701 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 52,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

center stop lamp has one bulb not working

Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,108 miles

center stop lamp has one bulb not working

Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,955 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 39,955 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,203 miles

windscreen has stone chips,rear tyres started to perish,

Pass 27 Jul 2007 17,431 miles

front tyres wearing low on outer edges,

Pass 25 Jul 2006 13,429 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 VSK is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSK, 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 VSK registered?

AO03 VSK is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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