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CE03 GDY

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,381 mi
Last recorded92,381 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 GDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 92,381 miles

1 x o/s/f. washer jet not working.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jul 2014 92,381 miles

1 x o/s/f. washer jet not working.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Aug 2013 83,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

noise from wheel bearing/s on road brake test.

slight interaction on both rear lights.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 83,608 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

noise from wheel bearing/s on road brake test.

slight interaction on both rear lights.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 74,518 miles

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

knocking coming from steering rack.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 74,518 miles

knocking coming from steering rack.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 64,181 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 64,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 53,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,732 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 41,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,371 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,187 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 25,751 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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CE03 GDY is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CE03 GDY, 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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CE03 GDY is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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