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NV03 LYD

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,205 mi
Last recorded78,205 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 LYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 78,205 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear underbody corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 76,150 miles

all underbody and chassis rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2018 76,150 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog lamp in op (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all underbody and chassis rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2017 72,666 miles

Corrosion to underside of car

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking inside the tread pattern

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge but not part of the tread pattern. (4.1.E.1)

Unable to view outer sills.

Fail 28 Nov 2017 72,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join to cat and from after cat. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to underside of car

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking inside the tread pattern

Unable to view outer sills.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,548 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge also cracking between tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 71,548 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge also cracking between tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 68,568 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracking between tread

Offside Front tyre worn on edge and slightly cracking between tread

Fail 29 Jan 2016 68,568 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracking between tread

Offside Front tyre worn on edge and slightly cracking between tread

Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,198 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 65,198 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,490 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 61,940 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 57,388 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 52,152 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 52,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 47,263 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,489 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 44,489 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,587 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,263 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 32,860 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 27,632 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NV03 LYD is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NV03 LYD, 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 NV03 LYD registered?

NV03 LYD is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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