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DV53 YWD

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,529 mi
Last recorded101,529 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 YWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 101,529 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 101,529 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 94,269 miles

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

Oil leak

front cv gaiters creased

front tyres close to legal limit

slight wear in steering rack ends

Fail 16 Apr 2013 94,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

front cv gaiters creased

front tyres close to legal limit

slight wear in steering rack ends

Pass 20 Apr 2012 86,079 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

centre exhaust silencer very rusty

offside front brake shield rubbing on disc/scraping

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,071 miles

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

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

Slight dampness to fuelpipe near fuel pump

Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,071 miles

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

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

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

Slight dampness to fuelpipe near fuel pump

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,074 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,055 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 54,493 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 44,155 miles

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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DV53 YWD is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DV53 YWD, 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 DV53 YWD registered?

DV53 YWD is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is DV53 YWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 YWD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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