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AO53 UGE

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,160 mi
Last recorded135,160 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 135,160 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 120,456 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 28,642 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 92,591 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 82,769 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

little reserve on handbrake

rear silencer heatsheild loose

slight chuffing from injector/seal

small cut in offside front tyre tread

Fail 3 Dec 2011 82,769 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

little reserve on handbrake

rear silencer heatsheild loose

slight chuffing from injector/seal

small cut in offside front tyre tread

Pass 17 Dec 2010 71,646 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2010 71,646 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 61,111 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 49,851 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 38,984 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 27,478 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 UGE is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UGE, 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 UGE registered?

AO53 UGE is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is AO53 UGE safe to buy?

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