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K100 BLK

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

115,390 mi
Last recorded115,390 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 BLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 115,390 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp broken

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

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

check engine light on

front exhaust corroded - not leaking

rear brake pipe slightly corroded - to rubber brake hose

Fail 20 Apr 2016 115,390 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp broken

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

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

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

check engine light on

front exhaust corroded - not leaking

rear brake pipe slightly corroded - to rubber brake hose

Pass 1 May 2015 110,677 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 110,638 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 104,875 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 104,875 miles

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 3 May 2013 96,497 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 96,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 91,942 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 81,933 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 81,933 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 81,919 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery tray corroded

radiator poor condtion/leaking

rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2007 81,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 76,153 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005

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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K100 BLK is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 80,904 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 K100 BLK, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K100 BLK is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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