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PY03 JYN

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,398 mi
Last recorded118,398 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 JYN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 118,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 114,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 114,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 109,143 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 103,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heat shields insecure

exhaut corroded

rear shocker covers corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2014 103,693 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heat shields insecure

exhaut corroded

rear shocker covers corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2013 98,895 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 93,405 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 83,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2010 73,621 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 64,601 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 64,600 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 54,360 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 42,463 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 25,524 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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PY03 JYN is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PY03 JYN, 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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PY03 JYN is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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