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A15 YAB

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

62,902 mi
Last recorded62,902 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 YAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 62,902 miles

both rear trailing arms have slight movement in bushes

exhaust mid and rear sections have corrosion

n/s/f tyre damaged but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

slight exhaust leak from rear section

Fail 20 May 2015 62,902 miles

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

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

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

both rear trailing arms have slight movement in bushes

exhaust mid and rear sections have corrosion

n/s/f tyre damaged but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

slight exhaust leak from rear section

Pass 9 May 2014 56,087 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 56,087 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 May 2013 53,859 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 53,859 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 9 May 2012 47,690 miles

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

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

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

exhaust broken off rear bracket but still stable

Pass 20 May 2011 44,184 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 19 May 2011 44,182 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 31,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 31,030 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 72,576 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 72,576 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A15 YAB is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 64,844 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 A15 YAB, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A15 YAB registered?

A15 YAB is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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