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PO53 MBY

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,144 mi
Last recorded70,144 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 MBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2025 70,144 miles

underside of vehicle understructure corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,876 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 66,804 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 63,790 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 58,944 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 54,470 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 52,340 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 36,153 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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PO53 MBY is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PO53 MBY, 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 PO53 MBY registered?

PO53 MBY is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is PO53 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO53 MBY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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