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NY03 EGZ

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,068 mi
Last recorded138,068 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 EGZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 138,068 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 137,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 127,065 miles

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

both sides front outer driveshaft boots perrished

both sides rear inner sills are corroded - seat belt mount area -

o/s/f anti roll bar link ball has slight play - knock

Fail 24 Jun 2015 127,065 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both sides front outer driveshaft boots perrished

both sides rear inner sills are corroded - seat belt mount area -

o/s/f anti roll bar link ball has slight play - knock

Pass 19 Jun 2014 116,425 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light

fuel filter is corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 116,301 miles

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light

exhaust has a noisey catalyst

fuel filter is corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 107,539 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 107,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 97,773 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 85,287 miles

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

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

engine management light on

rear door handle broken

Fail 18 Jun 2011 85,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

engine management light on

rear door handle broken

Pass 19 Jun 2010 71,057 miles

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

both wipers slight smearing

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jun 2009 60,556 miles

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

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

engine management light on dash

tailgate handle broken

Fail 20 Jun 2009 60,556 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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)

engine management light on dash

tailgate handle broken

Pass 16 Jun 2008 49,940 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,429 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 28,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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NY03 EGZ is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NY03 EGZ, 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 NY03 EGZ registered?

NY03 EGZ is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is NY03 EGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY03 EGZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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