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MW52 MXL

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,034 mi
Last recorded97,034 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 MXL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 97,034 miles

Offside Front Outer c.v boot deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inside edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 97,034 miles

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

Offside Front Outer c.v boot deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inside edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 88,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 88,616 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 75,489 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 62,842 miles

Front Outer both cv boots perished

Offside Front head lamp fading

Rear all brake pipes corroded

Rear differential noisy

all chassis mounts at fixing to body corroded

brake servo corroded

exhaust front pipe at joint corroded

exhaust slight leak

sill covers fitted ns and os effecting visual inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2016 62,629 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 62,621 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back silencer & tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,739 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 60,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

O/S/F Tyre Starting To Perish On Inner & Outer Tyre Walls.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 58,139 miles

Both Front Tyres Cracking & Perishing On Outer Walls.

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 55,237 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 52,086 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 48,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 44,409 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 39,509 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 33,131 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 27,339 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 22,234 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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MW52 MXL is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW52 MXL, 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 MW52 MXL registered?

MW52 MXL is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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