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K424 MMB

1993 Suzuki Samurai

Red Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,141 mi
Last recorded73,141 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Samurai77,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK424 MMB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSamurai
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 73,141 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 71,391 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 71,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front slight play in steering universal joint attachment

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner cill corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear no reversing light

Fail 9 Feb 2024 71,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front slight play in steering universal joint attachment

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner cill corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear no reversing light

Front nearside and offside front body mounts fixings insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2023 71,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 71,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 71,187 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 71,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 70,995 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,870 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 70,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,371 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 70,370 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 69,721 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 29,880 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2014 28,311 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 28,304 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 27,827 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Samurai?

Based on 735 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,412
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 65
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 27
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K424 MMB is a 1993 Suzuki Samurai in Red with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki Samurai models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 77,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Samurai fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K424 MMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Samurai typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Suzuki Samurai is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K424 MMB registered?

K424 MMB is a 1993 Suzuki Samurai, first registered on 23 March 1993.

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