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PN53 OCD

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,029 mi
Last recorded57,029 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 OCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2023 57,029 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 52,539 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under side corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 52,539 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced backing sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under side corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 52,157 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under side corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 52,157 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under side corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 51,465 miles

corrosion present though out under carrage chasse and inner sills

Fail 13 Jun 2019 51,465 miles

corrosion present though out under carrage chasse and inner sills

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 51,447 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust joint corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 48,993 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 48,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 44,745 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 41,406 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 36,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 31,597 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 26,238 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,085 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,320 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,739 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 28,626 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 28,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,225 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,458 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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PN53 OCD is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PN53 OCD, 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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PN53 OCD is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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