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KT53 TWM

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,691 mi
Last recorded103,691 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 TWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 103,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal top mount repair obscured by excessive grease (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes over R axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2025 103,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes over R axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 100,713 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 98,897 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 96,924 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2022 96,843 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 93,556 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front wiper smearing

Fail 23 Dec 2020 93,549 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 91,710 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 91,708 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 88,439 miles

exhaust has a slight blow and has signs of corrosion.

Pass 4 Jan 2018 83,745 miles

CENTER SILENCER OUTER SKIN DETERIATING.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER TREAD. (4.1.E.1)

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK FOR CORROSION.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 81,500 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 81,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 77,507 miles

towing ball not fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 77,499 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 94%, N/s Lazy (3.7.B.6b)

towing ball not fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 74,012 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to front suspension

exhasut back box deterioated, but not blowing

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside rear and offside rear chassis has corrosion but not excessive

offside inner sill has corrosion

offside rear inner sill has corrosion

oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2015 74,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to front suspension

exhasut back box deterioated, but not blowing

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside rear and offside rear chassis has corrosion but not excessive

offside inner sill has corrosion

offside rear inner sill has corrosion

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 70,286 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,358 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,682 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,335 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 48,000 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,551 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,854 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,747 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,665 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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KT53 TWM is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KT53 TWM, 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 KT53 TWM registered?

KT53 TWM is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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