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DN03 BUV

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,834 mi
Last recorded127,834 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 BUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 127,834 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 125,782 miles

All Tyre's Slightly Perished

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

Pass 9 May 2014 113,323 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 101,558 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 101,558 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 92,536 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 92,536 miles

Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2011 83,595 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 83,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 74,837 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 19 May 2009 66,629 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 57,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear bumper damaged

Fail 20 May 2008 57,544 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear bumper damaged

Pass 22 May 2007 46,372 miles

pads look low unable to see clealy

Pass 22 May 2006 35,727 miles

rear tyres wearing to 3mm

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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DN03 BUV is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DN03 BUV, 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 DN03 BUV registered?

DN03 BUV is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is DN03 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN03 BUV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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