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AV53 KJU

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,344 mi
Last recorded49,344 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 49,344 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 49,344 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2024 48,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 47,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 47,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 46,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 45,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 43,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear box is corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 42,492 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion of all shock absorbers.

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded through.

Pass 15 Nov 2018 40,765 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 39,021 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 36,914 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 36,914 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 33,892 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 31,372 miles

Cracks in tread of both rear tyres. .

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Fail 13 Nov 2014 31,372 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Cracks in tread of both rear tyres. .

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S wiper rubber split.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 29,353 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Slight noise from N/S/R wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 27,156 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 25,685 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres worn on edges and cracks in tread.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 25,685 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres worn on edges and cracks in tread.

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 23,512 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 22,286 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 20,662 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 18,694 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 16,501 miles

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 KJU is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 KJU registered?

AV53 KJU is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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