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DY03 YFA

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,002 mi
Last recorded112,002 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 YFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 112,002 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 111,981 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 110,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. Rear of outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear most prop shaft UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 109,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 109,611 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 108,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security may need attention in future (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding by hand

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security may need attention in near future (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 103,767 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF&NSF (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear OSR inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 103,352 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both front head lamps slightly deteriorated

n/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f steering rack arm slight play

o/s/r inner sill slight corrosion

o/s/r shocker dust cover worn

Pass 5 Jan 2021 91,976 miles

Off side front inner sill panel corroded.

Fail 5 Jan 2021 91,974 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Off side front inner sill panel corroded.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 83,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 8 Jan 2019 65,988 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 8 Jan 2019 65,987 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Jan 2018 55,967 miles

both front brakes slight bind

n/s/f brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Jan 2017 53,606 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 53,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 51,650 miles

Front exhaust system corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 48,977 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,605 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 42,374 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear door handle part broken but still opens

Pass 7 Dec 2010 40,529 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,609 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,170 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,039 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,466 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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DY03 YFA is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DY03 YFA, 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 DY03 YFA registered?

DY03 YFA is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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