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AO03 VSN

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,971 mi
Last recorded74,971 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 74,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 74,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 74,442 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 72,392 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 72,392 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 72,389 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,873 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 69,865 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 66,975 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,103 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 64,103 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 61,034 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 61,034 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,707 miles

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

front exhaust damaged near cat

Fail 13 Jul 2012 54,007 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 54,007 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,641 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,709 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,714 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres are cracking on outer side

Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,839 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 31,552 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,764 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 VSN 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 68.2%.

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 VSN, 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 VSN registered?

AO03 VSN is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is AO03 VSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 VSN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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