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BF53 KRV

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,985 mi
Last recorded100,985 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 KRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2014 100,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 100,985 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 88,219 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 73,188 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 73,188 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 59,607 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 46,452 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2008 35,437 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,862 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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BF53 KRV 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 72.7%.

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 BF53 KRV, 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 BF53 KRV registered?

BF53 KRV is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is BF53 KRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 KRV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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