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RE03 DPY

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,688 mi
Last recorded209,688 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 DPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 209,688 miles

both front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn .......

front exhaust join cat flanges corroded & weak .......

fuel filter corroded .......

n/s/r tyre close to limit , n/s/f wearing outer edge .......

o/s/r brake pipe corroding .......

Fail 23 Nov 2013 209,688 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn .......

exhaust tail pipe missing .......

front exhaust join cat flanges corroded & weak .......

fuel filter corroded .......

n/s/r tyre close to limit , n/s/f wearing outer edge .......

o/s/r brake pipe corroding .......

Pass 20 Nov 2012 199,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 190,367 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

enging manigment light on

Pass 9 Nov 2010 173,042 miles

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

NSR Light lens cracked but not emitting white light

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 154,982 miles

front no plate part lose

n/s/r lower light lens slightly damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2009 154,982 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no plate part lose

n/s/r lower light lens slightly damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2008 134,291 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 133,656 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 129,663 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

front number plate damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2008 129,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2007 102,680 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 77,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

frot tyres wearing on inner edges

slight drag on o/s/f brake

Pass 29 Mar 2006 77,371 miles

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

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

frot tyres wearing on inner edges

slight drag on o/s/f brake

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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RE03 DPY is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE03 DPY, 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 RE03 DPY registered?

RE03 DPY is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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