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MD03 ZGA

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 2736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,466 mi
Last recorded182,466 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 ZGA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,736cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 182,466 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 182,465 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 174,695 miles

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 174,695 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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)

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 163,808 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 163,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 150,373 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 150,373 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 128,873 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light staying on.

oil leak underside of car. may be coming from top

Pass 3 Jan 2012 128,873 miles

engine management light staying on.

oil leak underside of car. may be coming from top

Pass 30 Dec 2010 111,376 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 90,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 67,373 miles

front pads low

Fail 27 Aug 2008 67,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads low

Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,997 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,211 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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MD03 ZGA is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 2,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MD03 ZGA, 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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MD03 ZGA is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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