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K178 LEX

1993 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

64,179 mi
Last recorded64,179 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Vitara63,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK178 LEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s chassis rusting

o/s and n/s outer sills coverd

o/s and n/s rear inner wings rusting

Fail 22 Nov 2011 64,178 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front 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)

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

o/s and n/s chassis rusting

o/s and n/s outer sills coverd

o/s and n/s rear inner wings rusting

Fail 19 Nov 2011 64,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 60,563 miles

hole in inner sill not within prescribed area

Pass 11 Dec 2009 59,880 miles

Oil leak

car has had a lot of welding unable to see all welds coverd in underseal

mettle fuel pipes rusty

near side brake pipe rusty in wheel arch

pas box damp with oil not leaking

unable to check outter sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2009 57,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2008 54,312 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2008 54,308 miles

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

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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)

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,742 miles

Bad oil leak from camshaft oil seal

Centre propshaft joint has slight play

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Nearside handbrake needs slight attention

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 50,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Bad oil leak from camshaft oil seal

Centre propshaft joint has slight play

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Nearside handbrake needs slight attention

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,348 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 44,338 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 38,304 miles

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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K178 LEX is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K178 LEX, 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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K178 LEX is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 1993.

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