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BD53 KYA

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,800 mi
Last recorded100,800 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 KYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,800 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 100,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 95,978 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 95,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 82,661 miles

Centre silencer corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer to tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 82,661 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre silencer corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer to tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 80,343 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 80,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 80,254 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 76,598 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 72,679 miles

Centre exhaust getting weak

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 68,780 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2013 62,947 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2012 57,209 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,433 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 46,080 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 41,352 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2009 41,334 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 33,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 33,567 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,880 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 20,178 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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BD53 KYA is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BD53 KYA, 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 BD53 KYA registered?

BD53 KYA is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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