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AO53 HMX

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,017 mi
Last recorded144,017 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 144,017 miles

brake pipes and fuel corroding at rear

Fail 14 Jun 2016 144,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint corroded through (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

brake pipes and fuel corroding at rear

Pass 16 Jun 2015 133,431 miles

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

corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

rear exhaust very corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2015 133,431 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 124,632 miles

rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 11 Jul 2014 124,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2013 114,581 miles

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2012 107,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 107,230 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 98,998 miles

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2010 89,093 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 78,522 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2009 78,522 miles

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2008 64,847 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 53,500 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 37,080 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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AO53 HMX is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AO53 HMX, 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 AO53 HMX registered?

AO53 HMX is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is AO53 HMX safe to buy?

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