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NX53 UEN

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,047 mi
Last recorded100,047 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 UEN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 100,047 miles

Corrosion to both front inner sills not in a prescribed area at time of test

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 100,044 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lower effort to nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (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 Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to both front inner sills not in a prescribed area at time of test

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering lumpy during lock to lock

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 92,045 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 92,039 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 88,253 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 88,063 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 85,177 miles

under body and chassis very rusty and week

Pass 16 Jun 2016 82,234 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 82,234 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 74,212 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 74,212 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 74,212 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 71,910 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,177 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,316 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 57,797 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,796 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,914 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 49,914 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 38,479 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,558 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 18,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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NX53 UEN is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NX53 UEN, 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 NX53 UEN registered?

NX53 UEN is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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