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YX53 NTE

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,817 mi
Last recorded85,817 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 NTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 85,817 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 71,810 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 66,136 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 66,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 64,475 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 64,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,598 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 48,406 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 41,065 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,069 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,150 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 36,150 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 31,925 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 31,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside 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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YX53 NTE is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YX53 NTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX53 NTE registered?

YX53 NTE is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YX53 NTE safe to buy?

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