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AV53 BUA

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,024 mi
Last recorded98,024 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 BUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 98,024 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both side rear brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 86,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 86,620 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 75,192 miles

both side rear brake pipes getting corroded

near side rear wheelbearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 14 Aug 2017 75,192 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both side rear brake pipes getting corroded

near side rear wheelbearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 19 Aug 2016 60,897 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,176 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

Pass 22 Aug 2014 49,598 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 49,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,134 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 38,939 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,037 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 30,274 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 30,274 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,877 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 28,877 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,007 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 95,728 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon-r+?

Based on 607,585 MOT tests across 35,379 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
3,813
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
35,379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,567
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,874
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,380
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 13,341
Registration plate lamp not working 11,050
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AV53 BUA is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 50,934 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 Wagon-r+ fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,567 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 BUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon-r+ typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Wagon-r+ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV53 BUA registered?

AV53 BUA is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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