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FV03 HRU

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,549 mi
Last recorded57,549 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 HRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 57,549 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 57,243 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 56,517 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 53,318 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 53,080 miles

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

Front Both outer cv boots starting to deteriorate

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under vehicle covered in under seal and wax oil

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all pipes greased) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 51,530 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all pipes greased) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 51,181 miles

engine managment light on speedometer

Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,135 miles

EML

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 50,133 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

EML

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 48,676 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,188 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,747 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,144 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 41,702 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 40,173 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 35,532 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 30,163 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,170 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 18,750 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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FV03 HRU is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FV03 HRU, 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 FV03 HRU registered?

FV03 HRU is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is FV03 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 HRU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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