MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Heavy corrosion to body and chassis
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Body not fully secure Both front (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Body not fully secure Both front (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wing, under battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body mounting/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body mounting/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body mounting/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body mounting/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axel (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wing, under battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body mounting/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body mounting/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
some surface corrosion to main chassis legs
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
some surface corrosion to main chassis legs
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
inner sills corroded
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
inner sills corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front to rear brake pipe corroded. centre exhaust box outer casing deteriorated.
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YY53 VYG is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 VYG, 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 VYG is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 18 December 2003.
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