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FJ03 UTB

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,742 mi
Last recorded138,742 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 UTB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 138,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s an n/s lower inner and outer sill's corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 134,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s lower inner and outer sill's corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 130,055 miles

o/s and n/s lower chassis corroded

o/s and n/s lower inner sill's corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 125,489 miles

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 125,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 120,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 110,877 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 101,392 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 101,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 91,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 82,116 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 69,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 58,499 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 4,754 miles

drivers wiper blade split

Fail 15 Oct 2007 47,685 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

drivers wiper blade split

Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,185 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

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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FJ03 UTB is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FJ03 UTB, 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 FJ03 UTB registered?

FJ03 UTB is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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