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H958 FDL

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,698 mi
Last recorded92,698 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH958 FDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 92,698 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 92,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 89,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 89,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 86,345 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall badly age cracked

foot and hand brake force readings slightly poor

Fail 24 Aug 2017 86,345 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner wall badly age cracked

foot and hand brake force readings slightly poor

Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre age cracked

Nearside Rear tyre In very poor condtion

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 81,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre age cracked

Nearside Rear tyre In very poor condtion

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,262 miles

BOTH nearside tyres very perished/cracked - cord not yet exposed

Near side front fog lamp not working

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 77,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH nearside tyres very perished/cracked - cord not yet exposed

Near side front fog lamp not working

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,540 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked (cords not exposed)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 67,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 May 2012 64,267 miles

all tyres perished but no cords showing

Fail 29 May 2012 64,267 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

all tyres perished but no cords showing

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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H958 FDL is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H958 FDL, 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 H958 FDL registered?

H958 FDL is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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