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K4 LTM

1998 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,666 mi
Last recorded54,666 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Vitara73,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 LTM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 54,666 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 54,654 miles

Front tyres perished

Underseal coated

Pass 10 Mar 2023 54,573 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 53,701 miles

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

under Seal Coated, wet weather

Pass 28 Mar 2019 51,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under Seal Coated

Pass 17 Apr 2018 50,330 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,089 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 49,089 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,034 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 40,351 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,512 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,579 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,811 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 36,811 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 32,933 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,364 miles

Battery insecure

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ns front brake flex hose metal end pipe slightly corroded

os rear tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to perish

Fail 30 Jun 2009 29,357 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Battery insecure

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ns front brake flex hose metal end pipe slightly corroded

os rear tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to perish

Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,130 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,587 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside & offside rear tyres, slight cracks in treads.

nearside front flexy brake hose ferrule is corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,087 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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K4 LTM is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 73,104 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 K4 LTM, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K4 LTM registered?

K4 LTM is a 1998 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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