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DU03 FWV

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,012 mi
Last recorded80,012 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 FWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 80,012 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 79,542 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 79,542 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 78,343 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 78,335 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Car is not charging

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underneath bracket (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 75,001 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 75,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion on exhaust

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 70,775 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2014 65,434 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 60,821 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,651 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 55,651 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,658 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion on offside front brake disc

Pass 20 Oct 2010 47,909 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 36,950 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 36,950 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,405 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 9,262 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 8,228 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 7,049 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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DU03 FWV is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU03 FWV, 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 DU03 FWV registered?

DU03 FWV is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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