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KU53 YGD

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 2736cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,828 mi
Last recorded105,828 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 YGD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,736cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 105,828 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 105,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 104,996 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 104,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 104,592 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 102,763 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 102,756 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 98,674 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,390 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 92,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 90,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlight lense deteriorating

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

both front and rear brake hose ferules rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2017 89,120 miles

Corrosion o suspension components

Front outer c/v boots splitting

Rear brake pipes corroding

Rear floor corroding

Rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 8 Sep 2017 89,120 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Towbar component insecure Wiring (6.6.1)

Corrosion o suspension components

Front outer c/v boots splitting

Rear brake pipes corroding

Rear floor corroding

Rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,221 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on under body

rear seats folded down

rear tyre treads wearing low

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Sep 2016 86,218 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on under body

rear seats folded down

rear tyre treads wearing low

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Sep 2015 827,800 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 82,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear to centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,722 miles

inside of front tyre treads wearing low

rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 71,951 miles

clutch fluid low

corrosion on underbody in places

front exhaust join corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,495 miles

front pads wearing low on o/s/f

nail in edge of o/s/r tyre

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2011 59,544 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre worn low and perished

offside front tyre perishing and low on outer edge

offside front wheel tight to turn...not binding

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,544 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre worn low and perished

offside front tyre perishing and low on outer edge

offside front wheel tight to turn...not binding

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,690 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion on underbody components

Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,753 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 43,753 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,945 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,023 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,769 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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KU53 YGD is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 2,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KU53 YGD, 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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KU53 YGD is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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