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AP53 CNU

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,913 mi
Last recorded171,913 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CNU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 171,913 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 171,913 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 169,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit lowest point 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm lowest point of tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

chip(s) in windscreen

o/s inner rack slight play

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2016 169,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit lowest point 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm lowest point of tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

chip(s) in windscreen

o/s inner rack slight play

slight oil leak

Nearside Front inner wing corroded to the extent battery tray insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2015 164,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 164,382 miles

Emissions not tested smoking (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 150,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 150,994 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2013 138,634 miles

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

o/s/r oil leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2013 138,634 miles

o/s/r oil leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2012 127,321 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 115,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 115,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 106,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 93,150 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 93,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 80,446 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 65,600 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 55,011 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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AP53 CNU is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AP53 CNU, 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 AP53 CNU registered?

AP53 CNU is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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