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CU03 ZVJ

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,858 mi
Last recorded140,858 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 ZVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 140,858 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 134,590 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 128,333 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 128,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 125,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 117,277 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes and chassis as fully undersealed.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 110,880 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 100,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 100,727 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 92,150 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 81,884 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 81,884 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 70,363 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 70,363 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Nov 2009 64,846 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 50,142 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,127 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 50,117 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 45,474 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,718 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 37,718 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 May 2006 36,725 miles

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

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

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 ZVJ is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CU03 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

CU03 ZVJ is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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The MOT history for CU03 ZVJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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