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HG52 XZU

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,454 mi
Last recorded127,454 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 XZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 127,454 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near load compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

side steps corroded

various corrosion to underbody

Fail 6 Jul 2018 127,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near load compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

side steps corroded

various corrosion to underbody

Pass 7 Jul 2017 123,962 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

various age related corrosion to underbody

Pass 7 Jul 2016 117,374 miles

engine light on

inner sills and chassis have light corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2016 117,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine light on

inner sills and chassis have light corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2015 110,907 miles

child seat fitted nsr

engine management light on

front inner pads wearing thin

inner sill and slight chassis corrosion

rear exhaust condition poor

Pass 19 Jun 2014 106,057 miles

Centre stop light one bulb inoperative.Sill covers fitted.Both rear tyres worn centre tread areas.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 99,373 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

O/S w/wiper ends perished.

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Two bulbs centre stop lamp inoperative.Corrosion both rear inner sill areas.Both side step supports corroded.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 99,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

O/S w/wiper ends perished.

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Two bulbs centre stop lamp inoperative.Corrosion both rear inner sill areas.Both side step supports corroded.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 91,203 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

One bulb centre stop lamp inoperative.Sill covers fitted.O/S/F tyre worn slightly inner tread area.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 83,650 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 43,223 miles

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jul 2009 72,073 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2008 64,142 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 62,259 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 48,547 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 35,903 miles

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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HG52 XZU is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HG52 XZU, 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 HG52 XZU registered?

HG52 XZU is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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