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GF03 NTV

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,541 mi
Last recorded117,541 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 NTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 117,541 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 116,549 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 116,514 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 114,126 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 114,126 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 109,987 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2013 109,987 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 105,726 miles

CATALITIC CONVERTER BROKEN UP INTERNALLY

MAIN INNER CHASSIS CORRODED

N/S AND O/S OUTER LOWER CENTRE SILL AREAS CORRODED (OUTSIDE PRECRIBED AREAS)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 105,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

CATALITIC CONVERTER BROKEN UP INTERNALLY

MAIN INNER CHASSIS CORRODED

N/S AND O/S OUTER LOWER CENTRE SILL AREAS CORRODED (OUTSIDE PRECRIBED AREAS)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 95,806 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 19 Aug 2010 82,166 miles

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

chip top of screen on o/s/f

Pass 19 Aug 2009 71,103 miles

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

parking brake operating lever/cables requires ajustment

Pass 4 Jul 2008 56,601 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 42,554 miles

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,505 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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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GF03 NTV is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF03 NTV, 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 GF03 NTV registered?

GF03 NTV is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is GF03 NTV safe to buy?

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