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FE53 VEH

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,790 mi
Last recorded57,790 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 VEH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 57,790 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 52,955 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 52,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Brake servo appears damp below the master cylinder but no leak found

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 51,666 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 46,690 miles

Exhaust tail pipe coroded

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 42,369 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2017 41,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded and weak.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,319 miles

Engine light on

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

coil spring corroded All spring slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,565 miles

EML warning lamp on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 36,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 34,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 32,655 miles

engine management light on

slight movement in n/s front track rod

Pass 5 Oct 2011 27,930 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2011 27,930 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,154 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,222 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,506 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 14,142 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 11,922 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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FE53 VEH is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FE53 VEH, 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 FE53 VEH registered?

FE53 VEH is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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