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BD03 SBV

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,288 mi
Last recorded79,288 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 SBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2022 79,288 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 76,408 miles

Nearside Front exhaust joint between cats corroded but not blowing

cat heat shield loose

Fail 5 Dec 2020 76,402 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box corroded /split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

cat heat shield loose

Pass 25 May 2019 74,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 71,953 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 69,759 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 68,025 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 65,315 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 63,861 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 62,288 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 62,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 51,474 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 42,467 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 29,255 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,395 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 13,914 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 12,596 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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BD03 SBV is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BD03 SBV, 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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BD03 SBV is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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