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BG03 HDV

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,694 mi
Last recorded89,694 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 HDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 89,694 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 89,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 80,537 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 80,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 71,264 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 62,791 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 54,908 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 46,076 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 38,998 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 32,390 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 32,370 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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BG03 HDV is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 BG03 HDV, 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 BG03 HDV registered?

BG03 HDV is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is BG03 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 HDV 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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