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BK53 WLV

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,422 mi
Last recorded99,422 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 WLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 99,422 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 93,580 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 93,561 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 70,390 miles

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))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All passenger seats removed ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 29 Nov 2021 69,900 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All passenger seats removed ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,251 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 60,551 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2018 55,691 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from upper and lower engine at front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear exhaust box and mounting pins

Fail 5 Dec 2018 55,662 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by toe bar in centre (0.1 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from upper and lower engine at front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear exhaust box and mounting pins

Pass 30 Oct 2017 35,579 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 35,577 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,434 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,785 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,720 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,994 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,339 miles

front exhaust cover corr/loose

Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,559 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 22,475 miles

both front tyres near limits and wearing on inner edges

front discs rusty

front pads low

n/s mirror missing

Pass 30 Sep 2006 18,859 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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BK53 WLV is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BK53 WLV, 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 BK53 WLV registered?

BK53 WLV is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BK53 WLV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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