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AO53 OHA

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,020 mi
Last recorded96,020 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OHA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 96,020 miles

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

both outer cv boots cracking

drive belt cracking

fuel filter very rusty

oil leak

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

underside of car rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2017 95,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

both outer cv boots cracking

drive belt cracking

fuel filter very rusty

oil leak

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

underside of car rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2016 88,202 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 80,379 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,987 miles

oil leak from sump area

Fail 8 Oct 2013 68,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from sump area

Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,310 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2012 67,310 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,612 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted on inner faces

nearside side step loose

sump badly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,300 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,609 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 51,621 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,680 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,727 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 OHA is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO53 OHA, 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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AO53 OHA is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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