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NU53 MDO

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,637 mi
Last recorded118,637 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 MDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 118,637 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 118,637 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 105,553 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 100,547 miles

advise boonet hindges becoming seized

advise rear chassis suspension and brake components surface corroded rec shultz

Fail 1 Nov 2016 100,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link bar excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise boonet hindges becoming seized

advise rear chassis suspension and brake components surface corroded rec shultz

Pass 3 Nov 2015 92,919 miles

advise o/s/f brake binding slightly ( recommend front brake service

Pass 25 Nov 2014 85,858 miles

(advise) bonnet hindges starting to cease up

(advise) both rear tyres aprroaching limits

(advise) n/s/f link bar slight play

(advise) oil leak from sump pan area possible perferated/corroded sump pan requires further investigation

Fail 25 Nov 2014 85,858 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

(advise) bonnet hindges starting to cease up

(advise) both rear tyres aprroaching limits

(advise) n/s/f link bar slight play

(advise) oil leak from sump pan area possible perferated/corroded sump pan requires further investigation

Pass 2 Dec 2013 79,214 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

E.M.L. is on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

both front wipers slightly spilt

load sensing valve only has very slight movement

Fail 21 Nov 2013 79,214 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

E.M.L. is on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

both front wipers slightly spilt

load sensing valve only has very slight movement

Pass 20 Nov 2012 69,934 miles

All brake pipes have slight corrosion and covered in grease

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 69,934 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

All brake pipes have slight corrosion and covered in grease

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 58,927 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 2 Dec 2011 58,927 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 4 Dec 2010 50,200 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,641 miles

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,717 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2007 32,090 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 20,337 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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NU53 MDO is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NU53 MDO, 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 NU53 MDO registered?

NU53 MDO is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is NU53 MDO safe to buy?

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