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BK53 WMC

2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

98,111 mi
Last recorded98,111 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+50,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 98,111 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 98,018 miles

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

All 4 coil springs corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 95,675 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 95,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 93,903 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 93,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases all exhaust has holes/blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 90,172 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 90,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 86,208 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 80,519 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear into load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipe ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shock absorber mounting area (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis to bumper bar (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shock absorber top mounting area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis to bumper bar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear arm front mounting area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

fuel cap seal minor deterioration started to split

Fail 5 Jun 2017 80,517 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed nearside front to rear fouled by exhaust hanger (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre heavily perished/cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating bulb burnt out (1.1.A.3b)

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear into load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipe ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shock absorber mounting area (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis to bumper bar (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shock absorber top mounting area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis to bumper bar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear arm front mounting area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished/cracked no exposed cords or ply

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

fuel cap seal minor deterioration started to split

Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,403 miles

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS FROM CYLINDERHEAD AND SUMP

Fail 2 Jun 2016 75,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX SPLITTING/CRACKING PIPIE (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

SCREEN WASH SYSTEM NOT WORKING

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS FROM CYLINDERHEAD AND SUMP

Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,533 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 65,987 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 65,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 60,850 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2013 60,850 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,717 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 53,002 miles

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

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 53,002 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,436 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 43,647 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 43,644 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

nail in osr tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2007 31,659 miles

play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 13 Oct 2006 23,841 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 23,780 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

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 WMC is a 2003 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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