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AK03 URX

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,530 mi
Last recorded88,530 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 URX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 88,530 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Sidewall Slight Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 88,496 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

boot full

headlamps cloudy

rear diff noisy

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,760 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT DIFF OIL LEAK

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS INCOMPLETE

SLIGHT BRAKE PEDAL JUDDER

Fail 17 Apr 2019 86,760 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT DIFF OIL LEAK

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS INCOMPLETE

SLIGHT BRAKE PEDAL JUDDER

Pass 26 Apr 2018 81,412 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake back plates corroded

front headlamps deteriorating

front tyres worn

oil leak

rear shock absorbers dust covers corroded

slight brake judder

Fail 26 Apr 2018 81,411 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroded

front headlamps deteriorating

front tyres worn

oil leak

rear shock absorbers dust covers corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 73,632 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear slight brake binding

oil leak

rear shock absorbers dust covers corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 73,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear slight brake binding

oil leak

rear shock absorbers dust covers corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 68,685 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 56,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,389 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 49,389 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres worn and perished

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads look to be worn

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,106 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,468 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,682 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,529 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,109 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,966 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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AK03 URX is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 65,896 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 Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 URX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK03 URX registered?

AK03 URX is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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