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K229 TKE

1993 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,309 mi
Last recorded10,309 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Vitara63,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK229 TKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 10,309 miles

offside front tyre perished

some corrsion round rear body mounts

Pass 18 Feb 2012 10,292 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 10,292 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

battery is insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2010 10,240 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 7,953 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 7,953 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 99,004 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pedal has some travel(spongy).

Pass 11 Sep 2007 89,032 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

marks on top edge of o/s/f screen

temp repair to center exhaust pipe

Pass 20 Dec 2005 82,536 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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K229 TKE is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K229 TKE, 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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What year was K229 TKE registered?

K229 TKE is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is K229 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K229 TKE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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