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OY03 VGK

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,463 mi
Last recorded122,463 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 VGK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 122,463 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 122,463 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 111,409 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)

exhaust system getting weak

flange on front pipe to catalytic converter badly corroded

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

some non structural parts of car corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 111,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

flange on front pipe to catalytic converter badly corroded

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

some non structural parts of car corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,520 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 101,520 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 90,105 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 90,105 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 80,377 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 80,224 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,077 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,864 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,488 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 42,441 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 66,739 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,229 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front bumper loose

n s f tyre wearing on edges

o s f tyre worn on edge

rear door handle loose

sill covers fitted

slight play in o s f steering rack arm

Fail 22 Mar 2006 27,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front bumper loose

n s f tyre wearing on edges

o s f tyres worn on edge

rear door handle loose

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in o s f rack arm

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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OY03 VGK is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc 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 OY03 VGK, 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 OY03 VGK registered?

OY03 VGK is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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