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FH52 FTV

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,223 mi
Last recorded130,223 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 FTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 130,223 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 130,223 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 124,544 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 119,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheels slightly binding when turned by hand

Pass 5 Jan 2017 114,100 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 107,832 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

rear tow bar ball not fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 102,585 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2014 97,046 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Jan 2014 97,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2013 91,899 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 86,233 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 78,813 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,095 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 62,482 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 53,226 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 43,424 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 33,444 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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FH52 FTV is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FH52 FTV, 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 FH52 FTV registered?

FH52 FTV is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is FH52 FTV safe to buy?

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