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NC03 KJE

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,508 mi
Last recorded88,508 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 KJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 88,508 miles

all under side corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 82,414 miles

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

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 11 Feb 2020 78,658 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2019 75,970 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2018 74,247 miles

Battery secured with cable ties

Heavy surface corrosion to jacking points on front chassis members

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 73,310 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 73,305 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,337 miles

Front chassis rails corroded

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 22 Oct 2014 65,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

catalytic converter mountings in very poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,245 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,698 miles

e.m.l. light on

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,646 miles

Engine Management light on.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,963 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 41,918 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,327 miles

under car rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,629 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,248 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 26,681 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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NC03 KJE is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 NC03 KJE, 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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NC03 KJE is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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