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KG03 XJZ

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,802 mi
Last recorded60,802 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 XJZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 60,802 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres perished and splitting

Fail 1 May 2018 60,802 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres perished and splitting

Pass 18 Oct 2016 60,758 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 60,758 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 60,197 miles

fuel pipes badly corroded

fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,580 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 21 Jun 2014 59,580 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 24 May 2013 53,854 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 53,854 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 45,952 miles

Engine malfunction light on, pre cat o2 sensor heater fauty. Vehicle only just met emissions standard.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear view mirror missing

Pass 21 May 2012 45,952 miles

Engine malfunction light on, pre cat o2 sensor heater fauty. Vehicle only just met emissions standard.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear view mirror missing

Pass 27 May 2011 40,729 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 40,729 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 35,576 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 32,414 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 29,857 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 27,674 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 23,263 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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KG03 XJZ is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KG03 XJZ, 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 KG03 XJZ registered?

KG03 XJZ is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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