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FV53 YNO

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,590 mi
Last recorded67,590 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 YNO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,590 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Some corrosion to exhaust down pipe/ middle pipe

Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,776 miles

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

Exhaust weak at front joint

Fail 17 Jul 2012 64,776 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust weak at front joint

Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,802 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight binding n/s/f brake

Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,203 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre perished/cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 41,263 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,447 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 23,868 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

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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FV53 YNO is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FV53 YNO, 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 FV53 YNO registered?

FV53 YNO is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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The MOT history for FV53 YNO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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