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NK53 YPA

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,781 mi
Last recorded106,781 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 YPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 106,781 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 106,781 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 92,416 miles

EML on

O/S/R LIGHT SMASHED

Pass 31 Jul 2012 79,858 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,999 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,346 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 57,255 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 49,413 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 49,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,346 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 27,840 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 26,191 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 30,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 30,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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NK53 YPA is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NK53 YPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK53 YPA registered?

NK53 YPA is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is NK53 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK53 YPA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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