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DV13 DZT

2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,477 mi
Last recorded44,477 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara45,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV13 DZT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 44,477 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 44,081 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 44,081 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 43,085 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 39,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces. Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 36,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres starting to crack / perish

Pass 12 Mar 2021 32,614 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 29,234 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2019 25,323 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 15 Mar 2019 25,312 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2018 21,710 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust heat shield not fully secure

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

Fail 23 Mar 2018 21,693 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust heat shield not fully secure

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

Pass 17 Mar 2017 17,029 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 12,154 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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DV13 DZT is a 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 45,180 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 DV13 DZT, 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 13 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DV13 DZT registered?

DV13 DZT is a 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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The MOT history for DV13 DZT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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