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FC03 MUW

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,601 mi
Last recorded98,601 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 MUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 98,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 97,454 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 92,954 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,234 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,872 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,350 miles

Oil leak

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

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

fuel component corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,351 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general chassis starting to rust

n/s/rear body mount area starting to corrode

rear fuel filter badly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 75,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general chassis starting to rust

n/s/rear body mount area starting to corrode

rear fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,154 miles

corrosion to fuel filterana slight chassis.

Pass 1 Apr 2012 73,599 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 9 Apr 2011 71,731 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,846 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,917 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,739 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,423 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 23,786 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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FC03 MUW is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FC03 MUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FC03 MUW registered?

FC03 MUW is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is FC03 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC03 MUW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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