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HD52 GVJ

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,314 mi
Last recorded111,314 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 GVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 111,314 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 96,049 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 84,419 miles

Engine oil leaking from front.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensator. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 84,419 miles

Engine oil leaking from front.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensator. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 74,421 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 74,421 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear brake compensator valve (marked in yellow). (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Nov 2021 74,418 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear brake compensator valve (marked in yellow). (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 63,214 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear tyres tread cracking

nearside front tyre tread cracking

offside front tyre wearing low/cracking

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2019 46,236 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 38,374 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 38,199 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 36,484 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 36,273 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 36,273 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 35,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 35,982 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 35,058 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,058 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 34,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 34,130 miles

Both rear number plate lights are dim

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2011 34,128 miles

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

Both rear number plate lights are dim

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,788 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,946 miles

steering rack oily

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear tyre sidwalls perished

Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,882 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,180 miles

B/Fluid level at rsevior abit low

W/Blades split at ends

Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,044 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 18,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil loss at engine.

Rear door handle is damaged.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 14,630 miles

N/S/F tyre abit worn at outer tread 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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HD52 GVJ is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HD52 GVJ, 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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HD52 GVJ is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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