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EA53 PUU

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,970 mi
Last recorded131,970 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 PUU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 131,970 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 131,938 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 125,838 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 125,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 124,614 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 119,717 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack wet??? (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 119,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack wet??? (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 115,007 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 107,318 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 107,318 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 97,780 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 97,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 93,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

center exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 86,531 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 86,531 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 80,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 80,391 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,046 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 76,046 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 73,129 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 60,879 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 45,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 39,975 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,849 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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EA53 PUU is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA53 PUU, 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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EA53 PUU is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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