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KD53 DJU

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,730 mi
Last recorded60,730 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 DJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 60,730 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

front exhaust joint bolts corroded away

n/s/f bind

Fail 11 Oct 2018 60,727 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear inner sills corroded

front exhaust joint bolts corroded away

n/s/f bind

o/s/f outer cv boot perished

Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,957 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise exhaust mounting flanges badly corroded

advise o/s/f tyre badly on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

exhaust front pipe joint corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2016 52,956 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

exhaust front pipe joint corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,561 miles

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

catalytic convertor joint corroded

engine management light on

Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,287 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust front joint deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perished and starting to crack

Fail 22 Sep 2014 44,287 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust front joint deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perished and starting to crack

Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,642 miles

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)

cat to front pipe exhaust joint badly corroded

front pipe heat shield loose

Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,934 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,021 miles

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

advise front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2011 29,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

advise front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,615 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 28 Oct 2009 26,615 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,380 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 16,701 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 11,442 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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KD53 DJU is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KD53 DJU, 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 KD53 DJU registered?

KD53 DJU is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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