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FY53 AVB

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,047 mi
Last recorded60,047 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 AVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,047 miles

Condition of wiper blades

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

Play to steering rack on offside

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,606 miles

Condition of wiper blades

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

Wear to all 4 tyres on edges

Wear to fornt brake pads

play in steering rack on offside front

Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,294 miles

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

Wear to steering rack on offside front

Pass 1 Oct 2007 41,371 miles

Condition of both front wiper blades

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

Wear to steering rack on offside front

Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,858 miles

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

slight play o/s rack

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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FY53 AVB is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY53 AVB, 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

How do I check the history of FY53 AVB?

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What year was FY53 AVB registered?

FY53 AVB is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is FY53 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 AVB shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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