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YY53 PRV

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,498 mi
Last recorded82,498 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 PRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 82,498 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b oth inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 82,498 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b oth inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 79,312 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

under side slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2022 79,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

under side slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 77,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 68,004 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,897 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, advise Geo (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, advise Geo (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres perished

front outer cv boots perished

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2017 67,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, advise Geo (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, advise Geo (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres perished

front outer cv boots perished

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2016 64,104 miles

end of tail pipe missing

Pass 25 Nov 2015 62,947 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)

tail pipe exhaust missing

Pass 1 Dec 2014 56,857 miles

rear tail pipe in a apoor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2014 56,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tail pipe in a apoor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2013 53,144 miles

cover sills fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2013 53,144 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

cover sills fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,121 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 46,257 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,609 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 38,351 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,546 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 25,995 miles

number plate light holder cover missing bulb exposed

Fail 15 Nov 2008 25,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

number plate light holder cover missing bulb exposed

Pass 3 Nov 2007 20,323 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 20,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 15,879 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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YY53 PRV is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YY53 PRV, 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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YY53 PRV is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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