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NU03 XJY

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,812 mi
Last recorded111,812 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 XJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2024 111,812 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system across diff (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 110,829 miles

all four tyres cracking no cords showing

no rear seats fitted

noise on o/s/f ball joint

stiffness in steering

Pass 4 Oct 2021 110,515 miles

cracking on all four tyres

o/s/f ball joint noisy

rear seats removed for mot

stiffness in steering

Fail 16 Aug 2021 110,494 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill , inner sill and inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

cracking in all four tyres

o/s ball joint noisey

rear seats removed for mot

reverse light not working

Fail 13 Jul 2021 110,481 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front ball joint noisy

Pass 10 Jul 2020 109,623 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play investigate (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump / oil filter area note oil filter advise replace asap corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all chassis and outriggers showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2020 109,619 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits vehicle is misfiring (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits misfire (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides head lamps lenses opaque (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play investigate (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump / oil filter area note oil filter advise replace asap corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all chassis and outriggers showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2019 108,093 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 108,093 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 103,016 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 103,014 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 93,069 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 90,597 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 90,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe bracket insecure (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 86,201 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,376 miles

power steering pipe has slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,758 miles

front section of exhaust badly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,326 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 52,430 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,804 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,466 miles

both front blade rubbers slightly split

Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,826 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,201 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 XJY is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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