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MK03 YRM

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,190 mi
Last recorded99,190 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 YRM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 99,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 99,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 97,211 miles

advise n/s/r sill backing

advise park brake travel /performance

advise steering slightly notchy

Fail 16 Dec 2019 97,211 miles

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

advise n/s/r sill backing

advise park brake travel /performance

advise steering slightly notchy

Pass 23 Nov 2018 93,748 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 89,230 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 87,586 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 87,522 miles

both front brakes slight bind

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 87,522 miles

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

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

both front brakes slight bind

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 86,378 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,497 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 80,701 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

near side front and off side front brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,010 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 68,062 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 68,062 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,335 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 62,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 58,934 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 50,605 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,987 miles

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

brake fluid stains on brake servo

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders

n/s rear tyre punctured

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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MK03 YRM is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MK03 YRM, 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 MK03 YRM registered?

MK03 YRM is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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