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BG53 KVB

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,456 mi
Last recorded146,456 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 146,456 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 146,452 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 131,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 112,261 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 112,260 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 99,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 99,896 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 82,292 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,534 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 54,846 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside headlight fitting slight damage

rear lateral chassis slight damage

Pass 23 Dec 2011 54,846 miles

nearside headlight fitting slight damage

rear lateral chassis slight damage

Pass 23 Dec 2010 44,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

repair to nearside front crossmember

slight damage to rear lateral chassis

Pass 16 Dec 2009 32,857 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,987 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear exhaust section damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2008 21,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

rear exhaust section damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2007 12,531 miles

o/s rear of has slight damage

Pass 20 Dec 2006 11,738 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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BG53 KVB is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG53 KVB, 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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BG53 KVB is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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