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PD02 PAD

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,451 mi
Last recorded101,451 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPD02 PAD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 101,451 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 101,445 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 96,366 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 96,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 90,055 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 82,508 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 82,507 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken at rear not giving a reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 67,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 67,944 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 56,233 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 45,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 30,483 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 29,336 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 27,946 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 27,946 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 26,713 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 25,145 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 23,517 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,603 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,051 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,369 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,292 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,281 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 18,290 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 14,622 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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PD02 PAD is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PD02 PAD, 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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PD02 PAD is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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