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PE53 LTZ

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,042 mi
Last recorded115,042 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 LTZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 115,042 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 109,943 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp reg lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 109,916 miles

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

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp reg lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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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PE53 LTZ is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE53 LTZ, 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 PE53 LTZ registered?

PE53 LTZ is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is PE53 LTZ safe to buy?

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