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J787 KAE

2018 Suzuki Unknown

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,046 mi
Last recorded54,046 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Unknown11,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ787 KAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelUnknown
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 54,046 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 48,263 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/55/18 95h (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 48,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024
Pass 13 Feb 2024 40,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 40,793 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 37,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 33,353 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 24,327 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Unknown?

Based on 11,032 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
283
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
5,181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
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J787 KAE is a 2018 Suzuki Unknown in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 Suzuki Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 11,639 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 Unknown fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J787 KAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 8 years old, this Suzuki Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J787 KAE registered?

J787 KAE is a 2018 Suzuki Unknown, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is J787 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J787 KAE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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