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J788 KAE

2014 Suzuki Unknown

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,229 mi
Last recorded87,229 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Suzuki Unknown4,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ788 KAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelUnknown
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 87,229 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 75,299 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 45,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024
Pass 14 Mar 2023 139,258 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 131,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 113,076 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 95,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 67,271 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 66,279 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,938 miles

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

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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J788 KAE is a 2014 Suzuki Unknown in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2014 Suzuki Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 4,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J788 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 12 years old, this Suzuki Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J788 KAE registered?

J788 KAE is a 2014 Suzuki Unknown, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is J788 KAE safe to buy?

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