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YU03 EAE

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,678 mi
Last recorded143,678 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 EAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 143,678 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 143,678 miles

Central Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 138,143 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 129,275 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2015 120,430 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2014 112,831 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 103,399 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 94,310 miles

advise centre exhaust casing corroding

Fail 4 Apr 2012 94,309 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

advise centre exhaust casing corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2011 85,762 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,014 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 64,562 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 53,152 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,242 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 32,177 miles

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

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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YU03 EAE is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YU03 EAE, 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 YU03 EAE registered?

YU03 EAE is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is YU03 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 EAE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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