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DS03 FKA

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,811 mi
Last recorded92,811 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 FKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 92,811 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 89,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 89,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 84,015 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 80,574 miles

Whole chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2020 80,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Whole chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2019 78,095 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 72,931 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 69,129 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 65,120 miles

front brake pads appear to worn thin

fuel filter heavily corroded

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,195 miles

BRAKE FLUID BETWEEN MIN MAX

REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 31 Oct 2014 56,088 miles

light corrosion rear brake pipes

rear tyres close to ware bars

Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,516 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 46,869 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 46,869 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 41,532 miles

o/s rear shock outter sleave corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,904 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,183 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,556 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,679 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 13,631 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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DS03 FKA is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DS03 FKA, 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 DS03 FKA registered?

DS03 FKA is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is DS03 FKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 FKA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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