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YU03 SYY

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,392 mi
Last recorded136,392 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 SYY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2022 136,392 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper, sharp edge

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper brake light, 50% not working

fuel cover missing

Pass 29 Jul 2021 127,525 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 127,521 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 122,590 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 122,590 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 120,426 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 120,352 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 116,985 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 116,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 113,040 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seat belts not inspected due to child seats fitted ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 113,040 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads worn down to mounting plate and scoring brake disc (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seat belts not inspected due to child seats fitted ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 103,740 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 89,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust join badly corroded

inner faces of both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,446 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,938 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 61,761 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE ARE DETERIORATED

Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2009 56,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,413 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 38,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,001 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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YU03 SYY is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YU03 SYY, 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 SYY registered?

YU03 SYY is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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