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BK53 WLZ

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,521 mi
Last recorded87,521 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2016 84,113 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 84,113 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 75,287 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 69,090 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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)

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

advise new wiper blades

Fail 21 Oct 2014 69,090 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

advise new wiper blades

Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack tie rod knuckles

Fail 24 Oct 2013 61,665 miles

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

N/s/r wheel slight bind

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack tie rod knuckles

Pass 17 Oct 2012 55,567 miles

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

n/s/f inner tie rod slight play

n/s/r tyre screw in tread and pressure low

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

under rear of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 48,662 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked but not showing white light to the rear

Fail 2 Nov 2011 48,662 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

nearside rear light lens cracked but not showing white light to the rear

Pass 12 Nov 2010 42,340 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 42,338 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,861 miles

both front tyres heavly worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Nov 2009 35,859 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres heavly worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,093 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,633 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 18,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,259 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 WLZ 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 63.2%.

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 BK53 WLZ, 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 BK53 WLZ registered?

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

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