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DV53 ZDT

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,421 mi
Last recorded131,421 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 ZDT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 131,421 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 129,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 129,022 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fouling alloy wheel (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 127,220 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit severely worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit severely worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 123,003 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 122,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal/flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal/flexi (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate obscured Rear reg plate partially obscured by tow hitch (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 118,715 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 118,676 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 113,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 102,890 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 92,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 83,859 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 75,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 67,464 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 58,936 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,936 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Sep 2007 50,228 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 43,462 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre side wall

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 43,462 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre side wall

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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DV53 ZDT is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DV53 ZDT, 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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DV53 ZDT is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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