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NV53 URR

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Diesel 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,951 mi
Last recorded112,951 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 URR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 112,951 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 112,949 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills corroded and holed front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 104,420 miles

various corrosion on underside of vehicle not holed or to excess at time of test or are in none prescribed areas

Fail 27 Jun 2018 104,398 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

various corrosion on underside of vehicle not holed or to excess at time of test or are in none prescribed areas

Pass 15 Jun 2017 97,533 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 88,870 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 88,864 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,593 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 72,635 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak // rear diff

rear tyre outer walls perished

Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,104 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 67,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 65,737 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 65,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 61,056 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 61,052 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 55,781 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 48,905 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,578 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 30,237 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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NV53 URR is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NV53 URR, 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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NV53 URR is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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