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K168 ENT

1993 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,236 mi
Last recorded60,236 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Vitara63,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK168 ENT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2015 60,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rails x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror cracked

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

Oil leak

Park brake poor 16%

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake application uneven

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 57,179 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,438 miles

body work in poor condition

front a/r/b link bushes perished

front brake hose ferrules rusty

oil leak

rear fuel lines rusty

vehicle rusty underside

Fail 19 Jul 2012 53,438 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body work in poor condition

front a/r/b link bushes perished

front brake hose ferrules rusty

oil leak

rear fuel lines rusty

vehicle rusty underside

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,549 miles

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

rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2011 50,549 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,320 miles

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

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

corrosion nearside and offside inner sills outside of prescribed areas

offside front CV boot slightly insecure

Fail 9 Jul 2010 43,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion nearside and offside inner sills outside of prescribed areas

offside front CV boot slightly insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,905 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 32,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,695 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 22,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2007 11,714 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 11,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

o/s CV boot slightly insecure

o/s/r rigid brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2006 3,883 miles

oil leak

surface corrosion on brake pipes near limiter

Fail 27 Jun 2006 3,688 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leaking from fuel pump

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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K168 ENT is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 63,655 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 K168 ENT, 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 33 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K168 ENT is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 June 1993.

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