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K155 TFJ

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,087 mi
Last recorded94,087 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 TFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 94,087 miles

Front exhaust flanges in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 93,788 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 93,788 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system in poor condition

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 92,108 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel filter not correctly fitted,but remains secure

Pass 2 Sep 2022 90,791 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside brake cable bracket adrift

Offside Front floor corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 90,789 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside brake cable bracket adrift

Offside Front floor corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 90,752 miles

Gearbox bearings noisy

Pass 3 Oct 2017 89,890 miles

Slight play both front lower suspension arm front bushes

Fail 28 Sep 2017 89,885 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Slight play both front lower suspension arm front bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2016 88,869 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 88,869 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,949 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust back box and tail pipe in poor condition

Fail 7 Sep 2015 82,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 79,248 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,544 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 72,544 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 63,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,833 miles

both front and o/s rear tyre walls perishing

center stop lamp missing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,366 miles

Battery insecure

center stop lamp missing

Fail 26 Jul 2010 50,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Battery insecure

center stop lamp missing

Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,487 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

center brake light not fitted at time of test

no tow ball fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,004 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 42,990 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,770 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 35,702 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,702 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,284 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished on side walls

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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K155 TFJ is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K155 TFJ, 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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K155 TFJ is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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