2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · KX53 UMJ
2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 147,055 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,055 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX53 UMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2024
- 147,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KX53 UMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara (KX53 UMJ) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
KX53 UMJ Mileage History
- 02/08/2022138,709 mi
- 03/08/2023144,706 mi+5,997 mi
- 07/08/2023144,717 mi+11 mi
- 20/10/2024147,055 mi+2,338 mi
- 20/10/2024147,055 mi
Average of roughly 3,765 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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