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NU03 PZK

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

112,395 mi
Last recorded112,395 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 PZK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 112,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 111,427 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 111,427 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 108,076 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 102,030 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL CHASSIS CORROSION TO REAR OF CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 102,020 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S FRONT.BOTTOM BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL CHASSIS CORROSION TO REAR OF CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,957 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 97,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON BUT NO STORED CODES. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment CABLES ADJUSTED (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 May 2019 90,966 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ADVANCED N/S AND O/S SILL TO BODY CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 90,963 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ADVANCED N/S AND O/S SILL TO BODY CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,954 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 89,277 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,584 miles

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 16 Jun 2016 83,584 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 77,811 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front shocker top mounts corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2014 71,661 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,661 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres have sidewall cracks

Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2011 54,212 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,821 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,301 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,086 miles

tow ball slightly covering number plate

Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,832 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,237 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 30,850 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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NU03 PZK is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NU03 PZK, 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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NU03 PZK is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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