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AV03 VZA

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,522 mi
Last recorded106,522 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VZA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 106,522 miles

Engine management light illuminated at time of test.

Exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition.

Fuel pipes clip missing and pipes insecure.

Metal pipes forming part of near side front and off side front brake flex hoses corroding.

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

Tow ball and part of tow bar removed at time of test.

Pass 15 May 2013 86,765 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

minor stone chip in windsceen in zone 'A'

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 May 2012 64,577 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 60,251 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 56,176 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,176 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 52,355 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,355 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,963 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,366 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,970 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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AV03 VZA is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AV03 VZA, 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 AV03 VZA registered?

AV03 VZA is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is AV03 VZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 VZA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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