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DY53 YXT

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,576 mi
Last recorded113,576 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 YXT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 113,576 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 106,708 miles

Front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 12 Jan 2021 106,708 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 13 Jan 2020 100,664 miles

front exhaust union deteriorated

windscreen wipers only just meet requirements

Pass 6 Feb 2019 89,687 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 89,687 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 84,979 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 84,954 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 80,627 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres cracked

Fail 26 Oct 2016 80,626 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2015 76,256 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play rears (2.6.2)

chassis rusty

rear tyres cracked

Fail 9 Nov 2015 76,247 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play rears (2.6.2)

chassis rusty

rear tyres cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2014 71,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front pipe corroded at joint too cat

Pass 4 Dec 2013 66,671 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 61,525 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 57,138 miles

rear exhaust corroded

slight lift offside lower ball joint

Pass 15 Dec 2010 52,335 miles

rear exhaust has been repaired

slight lift offside lower ball joint

Pass 5 Jan 2010 47,209 miles

rear exhaust repaired

Fail 5 Jan 2010 47,206 miles

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust repaired

Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,955 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 36,756 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 32,199 miles

approx 25% off inner discs pitted

Fail 5 Jan 2007 32,199 miles

approx 25% off inner discs pitted

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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DY53 YXT is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DY53 YXT, 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 DY53 YXT registered?

DY53 YXT is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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