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K239 WJO

1993 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

9,871 mi
Last recorded9,871 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Vitara63,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK239 WJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 9,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front cv boot small hole

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

play in steering joints

Fail 18 Apr 2016 109,823 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (inside boot) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front cv boot small hole

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

play in steering joints

Pass 11 Apr 2015 4,907 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Side skirts fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2015 4,907 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

side skirts fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2015 3,409 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear shock absorber mounts worn

Pass 28 Mar 2014 2,621 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 1,053 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 1,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 95,660 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 95,389 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 88,378 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 88,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 83,002 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 82,971 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 77,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2009 77,549 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2008 69,773 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,666 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 63,666 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 57,332 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 57,332 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 48,760 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 48,570 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Suspect brake fluid leak from n/s rear brake.

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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K239 WJO is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 K239 WJO, 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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K239 WJO is a 1993 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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