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FA03 LSX

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,559 mi
Last recorded98,559 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 LSX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 98,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front body mounts corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2019 98,557 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front body mounts corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 92,335 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 92,335 miles

Rear registration plate obscured by tow ball (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 84,356 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 79,905 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 74,227 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear brake pipes corroding

eml constantly illuminated

underbody corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,846 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 68,846 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 63,445 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2012 63,445 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 56,899 miles

rear diff weeping

Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,746 miles

Advise surface corrosion on underside in places

Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,731 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,950 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 42,950 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2008 34,952 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2007 28,303 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,809 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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FA03 LSX is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FA03 LSX, 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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FA03 LSX is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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