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PY03 KWH

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,920 mi
Last recorded155,920 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 KWH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 155,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 155,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 149,545 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Nov 2018 149,545 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 131,769 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 131,209 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 113,266 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 113,249 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 98,722 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 98,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 79,979 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 79,856 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 KWH is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PY03 KWH, 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 KWH is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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