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BG53 KUU

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,601 mi
Last recorded115,601 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KUU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 115,601 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both misted (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 115,598 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both misted (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 112,011 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 109,611 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 106,136 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 106,116 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 100,836 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 100,829 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe o/s at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both front brakes n/s and o/s grabbing and binding discs in poor condition (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering ball joint seizing when steering on full lock (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 95,662 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 95,662 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 95,605 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 89,897 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 89,745 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,676 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 83,676 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,907 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,656 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 68,399 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,105 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 63,100 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 57,769 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,629 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,639 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,163 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 39,163 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,703 miles

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

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

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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BG53 KUU is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BG53 KUU, 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 BG53 KUU registered?

BG53 KUU is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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