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KJ03 YAA

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

113,908 mi
Last recorded113,908 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 YAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 113,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 94,314 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both starting to. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 88,720 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 84,215 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 78,447 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,082 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 72,657 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 68,282 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 63,912 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 63,912 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 58,759 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 55,206 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,915 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 47,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight corrosion to front chassis

slight corrosion to rear floor

Pass 9 Feb 2009 45,639 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,686 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 34,669 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 27,856 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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KJ03 YAA 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 94.4%.

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 KJ03 YAA, 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 KJ03 YAA registered?

KJ03 YAA is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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