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AV03 RKY

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,503 mi
Last recorded130,503 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 RKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 130,503 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body corosion covered in tape / no sharp edges at time of test

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 130,497 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 125,673 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 125,669 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 119,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 119,887 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

fuel filter damp

Pass 2 Apr 2019 107,426 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 107,424 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill two places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 100,178 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease / difficult to fully inspect

Fail 13 Feb 2018 100,176 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

all brake pipes covered in grease / difficult to fully inspect

Pass 7 Feb 2017 92,947 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,141 miles

unable to nfully assess brake pipes as coated in grease

Fail 27 Jan 2016 85,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to nfully assess brake pipes as coated in grease

Pass 9 Feb 2015 77,488 miles

all brake pipes covered in thick grease/ un able to c/o full inspection

slight drag osf brake

Pass 12 Feb 2014 154,290 miles

brake pipes coated in grease unable to fully assess

exhaust gasket at cat joint deteriated but not leaking

Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,702 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 51,738 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,008 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 39,860 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 39,843 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,288 miles

both front tyres low on both edges

n/s rear tyre perished on outside wall

Pass 2 Feb 2008 28,394 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 28,394 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 16,110 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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AV03 RKY is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV03 RKY, 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 AV03 RKY registered?

AV03 RKY is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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