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CU03 AOC

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,678 mi
Last recorded56,678 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 AOC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 56,678 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive prop shaft input seal on back of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

multiple suspension components heavily corroded front and rear of vehicle

vehicle chassis has corrosion in multiple locations not structurally weakened

Fail 20 May 2022 56,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive prop shaft input seal on back of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

multiple suspension components heavily corroded front and rear of vehicle

vehicle chassis has corrosion in multiple locations not structurally weakened

Pass 19 May 2021 53,475 miles

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Multiple suspension components heavily corroded front and rear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

vehicle chassis has corrosion in multiple locations, not structurally weakened

Pass 15 Oct 2019 44,876 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 36,587 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 36,587 miles

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED , BELOW BRAKE SERVO (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 36,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 36,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,612 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,517 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,997 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 29,714 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,868 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,785 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,059 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,421 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,103 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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CU03 AOC is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU03 AOC, 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 CU03 AOC registered?

CU03 AOC is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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